Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Iron deficiency anemia
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Iron deficiency anemia, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Iron deficiency anemia. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Iron deficiency anemia. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Iron deficiency anemia includes:
- Iron deficiency
- Pregnancy - creates the need for extra iron.
- Poor diet - lack of iron
- Vegetarian diet
- Excessive dieting
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Folic acid deficiency
- Iron absorption problems
- Blood loss
- Internal bleeding (see Bleeding symptoms)
- Kidney disease
- Hemodialysis (type of Kidney Dialysis)
- EPO deficiency
- Menstrual bleeding
- Menstruation - ordinary menstruation can deplete iron if diet is not adequate.
- Uterine abnormalities - can cause bleeding
- Uterine fibroids - can cause bleeding
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
Iron deficiency anemia as a complication: Other conditions that might have Iron deficiency anemia as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Iron deficiency anemia as a complication includes:
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