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Gastrointestinal Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
 • Mass lesions: Carcinoma, Large polyps
 • Inflammatory: Reflux esophagitis,
Gastrointestinal ... Causes of Iron ... Deficiency Anemia ... or colon ulcer, Celiac ... #Anemia #Causes
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal ... Deficiency Anemia ... tests Test for celiac ... disease with serology ... #Anemia #Gastrointestinal
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency ... • Common Causes ... related to IBD, celiac ... disease, other ... total body stores Evaluation