Iron deficiecny anaemia

Question 1

commonest nutritonal deficiency in children

Answer 1

iron deficiency anaemia

Question 2

who is at high risk of developing iron deficiency anaemia 7

Answer 2

preterm

LBW

multiple birhts

exclusive breast feeding>6mnths

delayed weaning

excessive cows milk
adolescent females

social deprivation

strict vegans

Question 3

what conditions are associated with iron deficiency anaemia 3

Answer 3

malabsorption
-coeliac disease
-IBD

blood loss
-meckels diverticulum

Question 4

how can iron deficiency anaemia present 5

Answer 4

most subclinical

can present as:
-listlessness
-irritability
-reduced cogntive performance
-reduced psychomotor performance

Question 5

treatment for iron deficiency anaemia 4

Answer 5

iron supplements -ferrous sulphate

iron rich diet

Vit C increases absorption (ascorbic acid)

*continue treatment for 3 months after Hb normalises

Question 6

investiagions for iron deficiency anaemia 4

Answer 6

history
FBC

serum ferritin -LOW

TIBC/transferrin -HIGH