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Iron Deficiency (Causes (inadequate intake, reduced Fe stores, Average…
Iron Deficiency
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simple tests
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transferrin can bind 2 ions of Fe, receptors are thus empty and the total Fe binding capacity is increased
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Treatment
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cideroblastic anaeia - absorption, transfer fine but cant be stored
further investigations
Male GI blood loss, occult blood loss upper and lower GI endoscopy
haemochromatossis - genetic defect, HFE gene. increase Fe affects heart, liver & endocrine organs
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outcome
decreased ferritin, increased TIBC - indicative of Fe deficiency
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