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Guidelines for the management of iron deficiency anaemia

Gut · 2011 · Vol. 60(10) · pp. 1309–1316
Andrew GoddardMarilyn JamesA. S. McIntyreB B Scott

Abstract

All patients should have iron supplementation both to correct anaemia and replenish body stores (B). Parenteral iron can be used when oral preparations are not tolerated (C). Blood transfusions should be reserved for patients with or at risk of cardiovascular instability due to the degree of their anaemia (C).

Iron Metabolism and DisordersHemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersErythropoietin and Anemia TreatmentMicrocytosisIron deficiencyMedicineCoeliac diseaseMalabsorptionGastroenterologyInternal medicineFerritinCancerIron-deficiency anemia

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AdultFemaleFerritinsGastrointestinal DiseasesHumansIronMaleEndoscopy, GastrointestinalAnemia, Iron-DeficiencyIron Compounds
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