Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Diagnosis

In making a diagnosis of hemochromatosis, your doctor will start by conducting a thorough physical examination and asking about your medical history, including any symptoms you have been experiencing. A simple blood test is then used to identify whether you have the genetic defect that causes the disorder.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated May 8, 2007