5 D's Mnemonic for Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) Diet - lacking iron, vitamin C, too much tea blocking iron absorption Decreased Absorption - Diarrhea, Celiac, autoimmune atrophic gastritis, h pylori Drugs - aspirin, NSAIDs, PPIs Donating blood - blood / excess venesection Drain (Blood loss) - GI bleeding, hematuria, menses, pregnancy, urinary, lactation Dr. Steven Bollipo @stevenbollipo #5Ds #Mnemonic #Iron #Deficiency #Anemia #Causes
