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What is the most common cause of Fe deficiency anaemia in non menstruating women?
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GI bleed
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Differential diagnosis
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“VINDICATES” – for differential diagnosis: V – vascular I – inflammatory or infectious N – neoplastic or neurological D – degenerative (“wear and tear” such as OA) I – iatrogenic (caused by treatment such as medications, etc) or idiopathic C – congenital A – autoimmune or atopic (allergy) T – trauma or toxins E – endocrine and/or metabolic S – substance abuse or psychological