“Hemochromatosis can be difficult to diagnose. Early symptoms such as stiff joints and fatigue may be due to conditions other than hemochromatosis.

Many people with the disease don’t have any symptoms other than high levels of iron in their blood. Hemochromatosis may be identified because of irregular blood test results after testing is done for other reasons.  There are two key tests to detect iron overload.

The goal is to remove some of your blood so that your iron levels return to normal.”.

MAYO Clinic