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Hemochromatosis : Treatments

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Treatments Overview Articles

Hemochromatosis
The goal of treatment is to remove excess iron from the body and treat any organ damage. A procedure called phlebotomy is the best method for removing excess iron from the body.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 11, 2008
Hemochromatosis
Patients who show signs of iron overload will often be treated with phlebotomy. Phlebotomy is a procedure that involves drawing blood from the patient, just like blood donation.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Iron Tests
Aftercare consists of routine care of the area around the venipuncture.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Iron Tests
Aftercare consists of routine care of the area around the venipuncture.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut(incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is also done as part of the patient''s treatment for certain blood...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut(incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is also done as part of the patient''s treatment for certain blood...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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