Diagnosis
H&P:
Risk Factors:
Common Presentation:
DDx
Treatment
Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg PO three times daily if enteral therapy is possible (and the patient can absorb iron).
IV iron – Iron sucrose (Venofer) if oral iron is inadequate.
Take oral iron with Vitamin C or a meal rich in meat protein to increase iron absorption.
Avoid things that decrease iron absorption. Calcium and coffee both decrease iron absorption. However, tea is the worst. Tea reduces absorption of iron by as much as 90%.
