5 D's Mnemonic for Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)

Diet - lacking iron, vitamin C, too much tea blocking iron absorption

Decreased Absorption - Diarrhea, Celiac, autoimmune atrophic gastritis, h pylori

Drugs - aspirin, NSAIDs, PPIs

Donating blood - blood / excess venesection

Drain (Blood loss) - GI bleeding, hematuria, menses, pregnancy, urinary, lactation



Dr. Steven Bollipo @stevenbollipo



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