IDA is one of the major Causes of anemia around the world.
It is considered one of the Microcytic Hypochromic anemias
IDA is caused By Decreased level of iron which leads to anemia
Without iron body can’t produce Hemoglobin
There are many Causes for iron deficiency in the body such as
1.Severe Bleeding like in car accidents, and also for ladies with menstrual cycle, or thise whohave ulcers
in their stomach)
- Inadequate iron intake in Diet
- Malabsorbtion
- Pregnancy
Signs and symptoms
A) Kolynochia or brittle nails (spoon shape)
B) PICA (Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or starch)
C) inflammation in the mouth area and the tongue
D) Pale skin
Laboratory Diagnosis
CBC
Hb: Decreased
MCV: Decreased
MCH:Decreased
MCHC: Decreased
Platelets : Normal or Increased
Peripheral Blood Picture
RBCs: Microcytic Hypochromic RBCs with pencil cells, Anisocytosis.
WBCs: Normal in shape and Size
Platelets: Adequate Or Throbocytosis
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