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Is it possible that hemochromatosis can cause anemia?
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Probably not: Hemochromatosis is caused by the accumulation of excess iron in the body - eventually depositing in the liver, heart and other organs. Anemia is not a typical sign, although a few rare types of anemia (thalassemia, for example) have caused secondary hemochromatosis.
Answered 1/26/2012
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The treatment can...: Hereditary hemochromatosis, an iron overload syndrome, does not cause anemia. However, one of the treatments for hemochromatosis (phlebotomy - removal of blood) can cause anemia.
Answered 12/10/2013
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