Question 1

i am a 56 year-old female with a  history >20 yrs of chronic non-iron deficiency anemia, hgb 10.2. no menses, 2 egds/colonoscopies in last 10 years normal, fe, tibc, ferritin, folic acid, folate wnl.

Accepted Answer

Anemia NOS: Anemia can be due to a long list of conditions. The fact that it is chronic and not worsening is less worrisome. Capsule endoscopy to evaluate for evaluation of the small bowel as well as a bone marrow biopsy may be helpful for a more thorough workup. Profile indicates mvp; was there a valve replacement surgery? There is a relation.

Question 2

hi, i'm anemic , my hematologist office called for  follow up blood test. she tells me i have non iron deficiency anemia. can you tell me what this is?

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Anemia.: simply put, you are anemic, and you're apparently not deficient in iron. The reason for this has not yet been elucidated. You need to follow up with your primary care doctor to help determine the cause of the anemia. If you have not had a colonoscopy recently, you will need that also, most likely, despite your iron status.  Don't ignore the anemia!  Good luck.

Question 3

iron-deficiency anemia, is it a hereditary thing?

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Possibly: There is a enzyme if I remember right called Tmprss6.  Mutations in this can cause iron deficiency.  I do not think it is available as a test yet.  It is being studied.

Question 4

can iron deficiency anemia be a symptom of another problem?

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Yes: There can be many reasons for iron deficiency anemia.  It is best to have an evaluation by a physician for possible causes.

Question 5

can you suggest a unique and interesting name for my project on iron deficiency anemia?

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? Pumping Iron: You're  pumping up your blood when you make sure you get enough iron!  Just a thought ... hope you get more/better suggestions!  Good luck!

Question 6

what causes iron deficiency anemia? i was diagnosed years ago, but am now being told it could be a symptom of something else more severe?

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Iron deficiency: Iron deficiency can be caused by lack of iron in the food you eat, bleeding, inability to absorb iron as in celiac disease and pregnancy.

Question 7

why is iron deficiency anemia a microcytic anemia?

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Microcytic: Iron is needed in order for the body to produce hemoglobin (hb) -a substance in red blood cells (rbc) that enables them to carry oxygen.Without hb, RBC will not be able to transport blood to tissues. Microcytosis means the presence of rbcs with a MCV (volume of average rbc) less than normal--smaller rbc. In iron deficiency- there is decreased hb content within the rbc, so it is smaller /microcytic.

Question 8

i am a 34-yr-old female diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia two years ago. gi has not recommended colonoscopy. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No: most females of child bearing age who are iron deficiency can attribute it to their menses. if you are not having GI symptoms or black or bloody stools, I would see that as appropriate.

Question 9

i haven't hit puberty and im 16, i had/have mild iron deficiency anemia, is this the reason why i haven't hit puberty? i have a poor apetite as well?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Mild iron deficiency can cause a variety of symptoms by stopping puberty altogether is not one of them.The process requires the input of hormones & target tissue in the body. Failure to enter puberty by 14 in girls & 15 in boys requires an evaluation by a pediatric endocrinologist.Seek one out (and take some iron anyway).

Question 10

iron  deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

IDA: Lack of iron usually due to too much blood loss. At your age it is most likely due to menses.

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Hi, i'm anemic , my hematologist office called for follow up blood test. she tells me i have non iron deficiency anemia. can you tell me what this is?

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Iron-deficiency anemia, is it a hereditary thing?

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Can iron deficiency anemia be a symptom of another problem?

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Can you suggest a unique and interesting name for my project on iron deficiency anemia?

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What causes iron deficiency anemia? i was diagnosed years ago, but am now being told it could be a symptom of something else more severe?

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Why is iron deficiency anemia a microcytic anemia?

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I am a 34-yr-old female diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia two years ago. gi has not recommended colonoscopy. should i be concerned?

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