In general, provided there has been no liver damage, patients should expect a normal life expectancy if adequately treated by venesection. If the serum ferritin is greater than 1000 ug/L at diagnosis there is a risk of liver damage and cirrhosis which may eventually shorten their life. The presence of cirrhosis increases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Iron overload
Zinc toxicity
Lead poisoning
Iron poisoning
Fluoride toxicity
Copper toxicity
Metal toxicity
Ochronosis