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Other iron deficiency anaemias

Iron deficiency anaemia

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GuidelinesAnaemia, Iron DeficiencyDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral/Consultation D50.0-1/D50.8-9 DESCRIPTION Anaemia due to iron deficiency. Common causes of iron deficiency are chronic blood loss, poor iron absorption or poor nutritional intake. Investigations Low MCV and low MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin <26 pg) – note that these are often normal in early stages. Full blood count (FBC) and periphera
GuidelinesAnaemia, iron deficiencyICD-10 codes: D50.0 / D50.8 / D50.9 Description General measures Medicine treatment Referral DESCRIPTION A common cause of anaemia in young children and women of childbearing age. A full blood count showing a low MCV suggests the diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia. A full blood count is not required for children, unless referral criteria above are present. Note: Iron deficiency anae