


Once your levels are normal, you will have blood removed much less frequently. During the initial stage you will have blood removed as frequently as once or twice per week, usually about a pint each time. The treatment will be broken up into two stages: an initial stage to bring your iron levels into the normal range, followed by a maintenance stage to keep your iron level stable. The procedure is the same as donating blood. Phlebotomy is the removal of blood from your body at regular intervals. If your tests confirm that you have hemochromatosis, your doctor will prescribe regular phlebotomy to treat it. “It’s important that these tests are performed together to formulate the most accurate diagnosis.” Treatment for Hemochromatosis “Your doctor will order all three of these tests if hemochromatosis is the suspected cause of your symptoms,” says Copeland. It measures how well a protein called transferrin can carry iron in your blood. The last test is the total iron binding capacity test. It measures the amount of iron stored in your body. The second test is called serum ferritin test. You’ll have to fast before this test and stop taking iron and vitamin C supplements several days beforehand. It measures the amount of iron circulating in your body. The first test is called the serum iron test. These tests will help them rule out other potential causes of your symptoms. There are three tests that doctors can use to examine how much iron you have in your blood and body.
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“This includes osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, diabetes, liver disease, heart disease, enlarged spleen, and abnormal skin color.” The Three Tests for Hemochromatosis “If hemochromatosis is left untreated, it can cause other diseases to develop,” says Copeland.


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