Iron-deficiency anemia: 5 interesting facts
1. The richest source of iron is meat.
For vegans and vegetarians, the best source of iron is blackstrap molasses. Other good sources of iron are lentils, tofu, spinach and soybeans.
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1. The richest source of iron is meat.
For vegans and vegetarians, the best source of iron is blackstrap molasses. Other good sources of iron are lentils, tofu, spinach and soybeans.
#MedTwitter #InternalMedicine #MedEd
2. What is pagophagia?
Half of patients with moderate iron-deficiency #Anemia develop pagophagia. Usually, they crave ice to suck or chew. Occasionally, patients prefer cold celery or other cold vegetables in lieu of ice.
Half of patients with moderate iron-deficiency #Anemia develop pagophagia. Usually, they crave ice to suck or chew. Occasionally, patients prefer cold celery or other cold vegetables in lieu of ice.
3. Severe anemia may cause myocardial ischemia and coronary insufficiency. Patients can present with heart failure. General examination reveals koilonychia, angular stomatitis and gingivitis (fissures at the corners of mouth).
4. Blood picture shows microcytic hypochronic anemia- low MCV and low MCHC respectively.
5. Vitamin C 500 mg given daily, helps in absorption of iron in the gut. Avoid tea and coffee as they impair absorption of iron in the gut.
(Ref: Medscape)
(Ref: Medscape)
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