10Complications of Hemochromatosis
Most complications of hemochromatosis occur in the organs where excess iron builds up. It causes permanent damages over time and affects some parts of the body, such as skin, heart, pancreas, and liver. Your liver damage might cause cirrhosis or permanent scarring of the liver. Your pancreatic damage would lead to changes in the levels of insulin, causing diabetes. The accumulation of iron in your heart would trigger irregular heart rhythm or heart failure, while your skin might also turn gray or bronze. The risks of these complications would be alleviated when you start treatments early. [10]
