Whats the best treatment for hemochromatosis?

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Whats the best treatment for hemochromatosis?

Besides withdrawal of blood on a monthly basis.

2007-01-13 00:34:49 · 4 answers · asked by canbarra 2 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases

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Chelating agent like Deferoxamine

2007-01-13 00:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Iron chelating agents may have improved of late, but in the past the blood withdrawal was considered superior. Watch your liver function and maintain a watch for diabetes which can be controlled. Watch your diet.

2007-01-13 00:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by DrB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

chelation and alos tapping blood regularly to reduce iron overload

2007-01-13 01:42:20 · answer #3 · answered by mpact 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Iron cheleting agents.

2007-01-13 00:37:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋