Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in infants? _____

What is the most common form of anaemia? _____

The underlying _____ of iron deficiency anaemia should be identified & treated first

Iron deficiency anemia may present with _____ conjunctiva and skin

Iron deficiency anaemia FBC: _____ Hb ↓ MCV

Hint: ↓/↑

What haematologic pathology is associated with restless legs syndrome? _____

Hb_____A= normal HbAS= sickle cell trait HbSS= sickle cell anaemia/disease

_____ is reduced RBC production due to low iron stores

Iron deficiency anaemia is _____chromic and microcytic anaemia

Iron deficiency is caused by 1. dietary _____ 2. increased iron requirement e.g. growth spurt, pregnancy 3. increased iron loss e.g. GI bleeding from malignancy or peptic ulcer disease, menstrual bleeding, frequent blood donation 4. malabsorption e.g. IBD, coeliac disease, bariatric surgery