Treating iron deficiency

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 19 Dec 2016 English Publisher:CMA Joule Inc.Journal:Canadian Medical Association Journal, volume 189, pages E409-E409 (issn: 0820-3946, eissn: 1488-2329,

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Authors: Michelle P, Zeller; Madeleine, Verhovsek;

doi: 10.1503/cmaj.160153

pmid: 27993919

pmc: PMC5359107

Treating iron deficiency

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Abstract

A detailed history should be performed to determine the cause of iron deficiency ([Figure 1][1]). Fecal occult blood testing and/or referral for esophagogastroduodenoscopy or colonoscopy should be considered for men or postmenopausal women.[1][2] ![Figure 1:][3] Figure 1: Causes of iron

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McMaster University
Canada
Canadian Blood Services
Canada

Keywords

Anemia, Iron-Deficiency, Occult Blood, Administration, Oral, Humans, Administration, Intravenous, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Digestive System, Ferrous Compounds, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

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