iron deficient anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
what is the anaemic pattern?
A
microcytic hypochromic anaemia
2
Q
where is iron absorbed?
A
duodenum
3
Q
what is iron stored as?
A
ferritin
4
Q
what are the results in iron deficiency anaemia?
A
low hb
microcytic picture
low ferritin
high transferrin/TIBC
5
Q
what are signs of long standing iron deficiency?
A
brittle nails
atrophy of tongue papillar
angular stomatitis
brittle hair
6
Q
what is the management?
A
oral ferrous sulphate
IV iron dextran (good if absorption problems)
7
Q
what may be seen on blood film?
A
target cells
pencil cells
8
Q
what investigations should be done in someone with iron deficiency?
A
upper and lower GI investigations in all post menopausal females and males
coeliac screening
colonoscopy
urine testing for haematuria
