Treatment of Hemochromatosis
phlebotomy (250 mL = 1 unit, ~250 mg of Fe) qwk until Fe sat <50% & ferritin 50–100 µg/L, then q3–4mo; PPI ↓ intestinal Fe absorption & may ↓ need for phlebotomy; avoid vit C & uncooked seafood; deferoxamine if phleb. contraindic.; genetic counseling