Hemochromatosis Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Hemochromatosis? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Hemochromatosis.
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Symptoms of Hemochromatosis
Many people have no symptoms when they are diagnosed. But when they occur, symptoms may include:
- Joint pain (most common symptom)
- Fatigue, lack of energy
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of sex drive
- Heart problems
- Damage to the adrenal gland and resulting adrenal insufficiency
If the disease is not treated early, iron may build up in body tissues. This may eventually lead to serious problems such as:
- Arthritis
- Liver disease, including an enlarged liver, cirrhosis, Liver Cancer , and liver failure
- Damage to the pancreas, possibly causing diabetes
- Heart abnormalities, such as irregular heart rhythms or congestive heart failure
- Impotence
- Early menopause
- Abnormal pigmentation of the skin, making it look gray or bronze
- Thyroid deficiency
- Damage to the adrenal gland
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