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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Evaluation of Iron ... Deficiency Anemia ... , diagnose iron ... tests Test for celiac ... #Deficiency #Anemia
Gastrointestinal Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
 • Mass lesions: Carcinoma, Large polyps
 • Inflammatory: Reflux esophagitis,
Causes of Iron ... Deficiency Anemia ... or colon ulcer, Celiac ... #Iron #Deficiency ... #Anemia #Causes
5 D's Mnemonic for Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Diet - lacking iron, vitamin C, too
of Iron Deficiency ... Absorption - Diarrhea, Celiac ... (Blood loss) - GI ... stevenbollipo #5Ds ... #Deficiency #Anemia
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 • Inadequate Intake: Vegetarian/vegan diet, Malnutrition
 • Increased Body Needs: Infants/preschoolers, Pregnancy,
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... Loss (without anaemia ... ): GI cancers, Donations ... Bleeding, Edema, Celiac ... #diagnosis #causes
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency ... • Common Causes ... skin pallor • GI ... related to IBD, celiac ... total body stores Evaluation
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
- Differential Diagnosis ... Occult blood and/or iron ... deficiency anemia ... OUT BRISK Upper GI ... #Algorithm #Causes