Early treatment is considered very important. There is no cure for hemochromatosis and treatment is ongoing. There is a procedure to reduce the build up of iron in the body especially if detected early. Iron supplements taken by some individuals to overcome iron deficiency, may have a harmful effect on anyone who suffers from an overload of iron in the body. Food containing iron supplements and self-prescription of iron can add to overload if there is not an iron deficiency.
Medical advice is important.