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Treatment

Treatment for hemochromatosis usually involves a procedure called phlebotomy. In this treatment, a certain unit of blood (e.g., a pint or about 500 mL) is withdrawn from the patient regularly (e.g., once or twice per week) for several months to a year or longer. This procedure, which is similar to blood donation, reduces the level of iron in the body by about 25 grams (g).

During the course of treatment, regular blood tests are used to monitor iron levels. Once normal levels are...Read the full article