Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common type of anemia. It is caused by a lack of iron in the body and reduced hemoglobin synthesis. Iron participates in the formation of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen. When the body lacks iron, hemoglobin cannot be synthesized normally, the erythrocyte in the blood cannot carry oxygen normally, and the human body cannot obtain enough oxygen, then anemia such as fatigue and shortness of breath will appear. The incidence of iron deficiency anemia is significantly higher in developing countries, economically underdeveloped areas, infants and women of childbearing age. Insufficient iron intake, excessive demand, excessive loss, absorption and utilization barriers can all lead to iron deficiency anemia.

Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron-deficiency anemia is a chronic disease. Once you think you have anemia or manifestations of anemia, you need to seek medical attention immediately to determine the cause of the anemia and make appropriate treatment.

In laboratory tests, the blood indicators are often tested as follows:

• Complete blood count and hemoglobin. Check the erythrocyte size, shape, volume, number, and hemoglobin concentration to determine whether it is anemia.
• Serum iron. Monitor the level of iron in the blood, and determine the type and degree of anemia.
• Reticulocyte count. This item helps to determine the cause of anemia.
• Serum transferrin. It can reflect the degree of iron deficiency in erythrocytes, which increases abnormally when the iron is lacking.

In addition, it also includes vitamin B12 and folic acid testing, and occult blood tests are usually arranged to determine the presence of gastrointestinal bleeding.

If the blood test indicates anemia, the following tests may be performed to determine the cause of the anemia:

• Bone marrow biopsy. The cause of anemia can be determined by extracting certain marrow fluid and observing bone marrow imaging.
• Digestive endoscopy. It is mainly used for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding to determine the location of bleeding.
• Ultrasonography. Check the status of the ovaries, endometrium to determine the cause of excessive bleeding during menstruation.

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Reference

1. Siu L. (2015). "Screening for iron deficiency anemia and iron supplementation in pregnant women to improve maternal health and birth outcomes: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement."Annals of Internal Medicine. 163: 529-536.