Hemochromatosis

Hi Iron in Blood 10/12/2010

Question:

Recently a friend of mine was diagnosed with an extremely high iron count in his blood... the count was 7,300 (seven thousand three hundred). I understand this is serious...are there any new therapies, drugs, or treatments out there?

Answer:

Thank you for visiting NetWellness. You may find helpful information for your friend at www.irondisorders.org. 

Best wishes.

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Response by:

Mark Wurster, MD Former Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine College of Medicine The Ohio State University