Hemochromatosis
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Hemochromatosis is a condition in which the body accumulates an excess of iron, which is deposited gradually in organs such as the liver, the heart, and the pancreas. Over time, this excess can affect their function.
Common symptoms: It may go unnoticed for years or present with tiredness, joint pain, abdominal discomfort, or changes in skin color.
Common causes: It often has a hereditary origin related to the way the body absorbs and stores iron, though it can also be due to other causes.
Which specialist treats it? The hematologist and the internist are the professionals who evaluate the management of iron in the body and can study hemochromatosis. In the face of a family history or persistent symptoms, an evaluation with the specialist helps clarify the picture.
Data on 55 doctors who treat hemochromatosis
Which specialist treats hemochromatosis?
Hemochromatosis should be evaluated by a hematologist, a blood disorder specialist, who will confirm the diagnosis with iron level tests. An internist can help with overall management. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hemochromatosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Frequently asked questions
What is hemochromatosis?
Hemochromatosis is a condition in which the body accumulates an excess of iron, which is deposited gradually in organs such as the liver, the heart, and the pancreas. Over time, this excess can affect their function.
Which doctor treats hemochromatosis?
Hemochromatosis should be evaluated by a hematologist, a blood disorder specialist, who will confirm the diagnosis with iron level tests. An internist can help with overall management. Find these specialists.