Iron Deficiency Anemia Flashcards
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Iron deficiency anemia
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Microcytic
Hypochromic
- most common cause of anemia
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Iron deficiency causes
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- blood loss
Inadequate iron intake
Impaired absorption of iron
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Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency
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Usually slow onset Pica Dyspnea and mild fatigue with exercise Headache Palpitations Weakness Tachycardia Postural hypotension Pallor
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Lab and diagnostics of iron deficiency
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- low ferritin
- high TIBC
- high RDW
Low iron
Low HGB, HCT, MCV, MCHC, RBC
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Management of iron deficiency
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Oral Ferros sulfate 300–3 25 mg 1-2 hours after meals
Iron should not be taken with antacids as they interfere with absorption
Taking iron with vitamin C containing juice increases absorption
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Foods high in iron
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Raisins Green leafy vegetables Red meats Citrus products Iron-fortified bread and cereals
