Treatment for hemochromatosis can reduce iron levels by removing blood, iron chelation therapy, dietary changes, and treatment for complications of the disease. The goal of treatment is to reduce the amount of iron in the body to normal levels, prevent or delay organ damage from excess iron, and maintain normal amounts of iron throughout the lifetime. Treating hereditary hemochromatosis can help alleviate symptoms of tiredness and abdominal pain. It can help prevent serious complications such as liver disease, heart disease and diabetes.
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