If you are diagnosed with hemochromatosis does your primary care physican refer you to a specialist?

Any additional details would be great if you have personal experience. I have read a lot on the web but am looking for people with actual experience with condition.

maybe. Isn't this just a abundance of iron? They may suggest a change in the diet depending.

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