blood disorders
Hemochromatosis
Treatment of Hemochromatosis
Removing blood (phlebotomy) Usually, removing blood (phlebotomy) is the best treatment. It prevents additional organ damage but does not reverse existing damage. Phlebotomy is initially done once or sometimes every other week. Each time, about 500 milliliters (1 pint or 1 unit) of blood is removed until the iron level and percentage of iron in transferrin are normal. Phlebotomy is then done periodically to keep iron stores at normal levels. People should be treated if they have Symptoms , People can eat a normal, healthy diet, including iron-containing foods. Doctors may tell people to limit alcohol consumption because alcohol can increase iron absorption and also increases the risk of Symptoms . With early diagnosis and treatment of hemochromatosis, a long, healthy life is expected. 