Symptoms of Hemochromatosis
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Hemochromatosis is caused by iron overload. The symptoms of hemochromatosis occur slowly and develop over many years. Symptoms of hemochromatosis can include congestive heart failure, testicular dysfunction, gynecomastia, liver failure, and hyperpigmentation of the skin.

Symptoms of hemochromatosis may also include arthritis and diabetes mellitus. The inherited form of hemochromatosis generally results in increased absorption of iron from the GI tract.


Secondary causes of hemochromatosis include excessive blood transfusions.

To view information about symptoms of hemochromatosis go to our Hemochromatosis questions and answers page.
To view specific information about topics related to hemochromatosis symptoms go to our Topics page.
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To view the side effects of medication associated with the treatment of hemochromatosis go to our Pharmacology page.
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To view the and differential diagnosis of hemochromatosis symptoms go to our Medicine Methods page.

Symptoms of hemochromatosis often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading. Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.