6th June 2025

A 54-year-old man is presenting with swelling and tenderness of his hand joints.

A 54-year-old man is presenting with swelling and tenderness of his hand joints. He mentions his dad also had haemochromatosis with swelling in his hand joints. On examination he looks tanned but denies working outdoors or travelling abroad. His routine blood test showed elevated serum ferritin. He likely has a diagnosis of haemochromatosis.  What is the most appropriate treatment for this condition? 

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