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Iron deficiency anemia Microcytic/hypochromic - Coggle Diagram
Iron deficiency anemia Microcytic/hypochromic
cause
Iron loss exceeds intake
storage depleted
decrease in iron for RBC formation
Signs/Symptoms
Pica
dyspnea
mild fatigue with exercise
headache
palpitations
weakness
tachycardia
postural hypotension
pallor
Labs/Diagnostics
Low: Hgb, Hct, MCV, MCHC, RBC, serum iron, serum ferritin
High: Total iron binding capacity(TIBC),
Red cell distribution width(RDW)
Treatment
Ferrous sulfate 300-325mg l-2 tabs after meals
antacids interfere with absorption
vitamin C increases absorption
increase foods with iron green leafy veggies, red meats, citrus products, bread/cereals