Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Find the Bleed
Iron deficiency in men or post-menopausal women warrants gastrointestinal investigation.
Healthlife Editorial Team
Medical writers
Fatigue, pale skin, dyspnoea on exertion, hair loss, restless legs.
Investigation
Heavy menstrual bleeding, GI blood loss (endoscopy/colonoscopy), coeliac disease, poor absorption.
Oral iron alternate-day is often better tolerated and equally effective.
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