Signs/Symptoms
The most common clinical symptom of Iron-deficiency anemia, often described as a lack of energy or general weakness.
What is Fatigue.
Being below the standard level of this means Amenia.
Hint: Sounds like goblin.
What is Hemoglobin.
This is the most common cause of iron-deficiency anemia worldwide.
What is Nutritional deficiency or blood loss.
This Vitamin increases iron absorption significantly.
What is Vitamin C.
Infants who don't receive enough of this may be at risk of Iron Deficiency Anemia.
What is Breast Milk/Formula?
Spoon-shaped nails, scientifically known by this term.
What is Koilonychia.
This procedure can help check for bleeding in the lower intestinal tract.
Hint: Doctors recommend you to start getting these at age 45.
What is a Colonoscopy.
In men over 50 and postmenopausal women (the stage of a woman's life that begins after she has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period), this severe condition must be ruled out as a cause of IDA.
What is Colon cancer.
Name two examples of iron rich food.
What is red meat dark-green leafy vegetables,lentils,beans,fortified grains,eggs.
This dietary and lifestyle group may have a greater risk of iron deficiency anemia if they don't eat enough other iron-rich foods.
Who are Vegetarians/Vegans?
A smooth, sore, or shiny tongue resulting from iron deficiency.
What is Glossitis
What is the "normal" hemoglobin levels for a person without iron deficiency anemia in grams per deciliter hint:above 10.0 below 20.0
Normal level for men ranges between 14.0 (gm/dL) and 17.5 (gm/dL). For women 12.3(gm/dL) to 15.3(gm/dL)
T/F. Pregnancy can be a cause of iron deficiency.
True.
T/F. The liver is an iron rich food and a very important part of the recommended diet for people with iron deficiency.
True.
Although generous, donating too much of this may put you at a higher risk of iron deficiency anemia.
What is Blood Donation?
People with a severe iron deficiency will often eat things that aren't food. such as ice, dirt, or clay. This symptom is called?
What it PICA.
This protein is responsible for storing iron.
What is ferritin.
Intestinal conditions that can affect the body's ability to take in iron.
What is Celiac disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
The amount of iron someone with iron deficiency needs daily.
150-200 mg.
Undergoing this procedure to bypass or remove intestinal tissues that help take in iron and other nutrients raises the risk of iron deficiency anemia.
What is People who had gastric bypass or other stomach surgeries?
RLS is caused when this neurotransmitter is interrupted or impaired.
What is dopamine.
CBC:
This test is ordered to acquire a patient's ___
What is a complete blood count?
A spoon is recommended for this high iron food loved by millions.
What is cereal.
Which blood transfusion may be given to patients with severe iron-deficiency anemia who are actively bleeding or have significant symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or weakness?
This parasite can cause chronic blood loss and anemia in developing regions.
What is Hookworm?