NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Hemochromatosis
Facts About Hemochromatosis
Written for patients and their caregivers, this fact sheet provides comprehensive information on this disease produced by a genetic disorder, in which too much iron builds up in your body. This extra iron is toxic to the body and can damage the organs; especially the liver, heart and pancreas. Provides an overview of the causes, diagnosis, and treatments for hemochromatosis. Contains links to other online resources.