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Is it possible that alcoholism cause hematomacrosis?

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Yes: Secondary (acquired) hemochromatosis is due to other blood-related disorders (such as thalassemia or certain anemias) or many blood transfusions. Sometimes it occurs in people with long-term alcoholism and other health conditions. www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000327.htm hemochromatosis is too much iron in the body. It is also called iron overload. Causes there are two types.

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