Tag: Arthropathy

According to the CDC, hereditary hemochromatosis, a common form of iron overload, can go undiagnosed for years while excess iron builds up and damages organs, potentially affecting your legs. This can cause a range of symptoms, from joint pain to nerve damage, and other serious health complications.

Hereditary hemochromatosis, a condition of iron overload, affects a significant portion of the population, particularly those of Northern European descent. A critical question for many experiencing unexplained chronic pain is whether too much iron can cause back pain and what this means for their overall health.