Symptoms of Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis might not have noticeable symptoms in the early stages. Over time, you might start noticing some typical signs, especially joint pain and chronic fatigue. Many people with this condition often experience pain in the knuckles, which is also known as the iron fist. Some other possible symptoms include hair loss, abdominal pain, weight loss, decreased energy, arthritis, diabetes, impotence, hypothyroidism, bronze or gray skin discoloration, amenorrhea or absence of periods, liver disease, and heart issues such as arrhythmias and heart failure. Most kids with hemochromatosis don’t show any symptoms until later in life when excess iron accumulates in the body. [2]
