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    Haemochromatosis (adjunctive support)

    Also known as: haemochromatosis, iron overload, bronze diabetes

    Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition causing iron to build up in organs — liver, heart, pancreas and joints — leading to fatigue, joint pain, diabetes and liver disease if untreated. Venesection (blood removal) is the mainstay treatment. Chinese medicine supports the damp-heat, liver-stasis and spleen-deficiency patterns alongside venesection and monitoring.

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    Lifestyle & Diet

    • •Attend venesection appointments — treatment prevents organ damage.
    • •Genetic testing informs family members.
    • •Keep liver checks and diabetes screening as scheduled.
    • •Avoid alcohol to protect the liver.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    See sources
    • •No iron supplements or iron-rich herbal tonics.[]

    When to reassess or seek care again

    See sources

    Review every 8 weeks with ferritin, transferrin saturation, liver and joint symptoms.

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    Sources & Further Reading

    Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.

    1. Haemochromatosis — NHS
      NHS · 2024
    2. Hemochromatosis — MedlinePlus
      National Library of Medicine · 2024
    3. Healthdirect Australia
      Healthdirect Australia · 2024

    Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.