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HEMOCHROMATOSIS

When Hemochromatosis Is Not Hereditary

While the most common reason for iron overload is hereditary hemochromatosis, there are other conditions that can lead to the storage of too much iron. These types of acquired iron overload are called secondary hemochromatosis.

Some causes of secondary or acquired hemochromatosis include:

Dietary iron overload. If you consume excess iron through vitamins, medicine, or a diet rich in red meat, you can develop temporary hemochromatosis.
Chronic liver disease. Liver disease caused by alcoholism, hepatitis C, or other disorders can cause high amounts of iron to be stored in the liver or other organs. This condition is called hemosiderosis.
Other rare conditions. There are other hereditary conditions that can result in iron overload. They include thalassemia and other anemias, juvenile hemochromatosis, and porphyria cutaneous tarda.