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Haematology
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Absorption
Mainly in duodenum. Found in liver & meat.
Causes:
oChronic blood loss (CBL): GIT (ulcers, cancer, hemorrhoids), Female genital tract (menorrhagia, endometrial cancer).
oLow intake (poverty, vegetarian, junk food).
oIncreased demand: pregnancy, infancy.
oMalabsorption: celiac disease, gastrectomy.
Progression:
Iron stores empty → serum iron ↓ → anemia appears.
Clinical Features:
Poor concentration
Koilonychia (spoon nails)
Fatigue
Pallor
Pica(eat clay, dirt).
Diagnosis
CBC
↓ MCV
↓ MCH
↓ Hb
↓ Serum Ferritin.