Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Did you know that one of the symptoms of haemochromatosis, a condition that commonly affects people with a white northern European background, is that the skin can turn slate grey?

Highly experienced consultant haematologist and haem-oncologist Dr Sunil Gupta discusses this condition, which causes the body to absorb excess iron over time - and affects various parts of the body, in expert detail.

He discusses signs and symptoms, causes and how haemochromatosis is investigated, as well as its treatment and whether it can be confused with other conditions.

00:00 Introduction
00:04 What is haemochromatosis?
02:02 What are the signs and symptoms?
06:38 What causes of haemochromatosis?
07:59 How is it treated, and how long does it take to get better?
11:51 What's involved in investigations for haemochromatosis?
12:37 Can haemochromatosis be confused with other conditions?

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topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/sunil-gupta

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