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Iron Deficiency Anemia Schematic Diagram

Predisposing Factors
-Sex (menstruation)
-Genetics

Precipitating Factors
-Inadequate Iron intake &
faulty diet
-Blood Loss
-Pregnancy

Decreased intake of iron rich


foods, with blood loss

Iron in the body is used up

Decreased iron reserves needed


for haemoglobin production

Decreased RBC production due


to lack of haemoglobin

Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Decreased oxygen and


haemoglobin

Pallor due to
decreased
haemoglobin

Headache due to decreased


oxygen supply to the brain (

Weakness due to
decreased overall oxygen
supply

If prolonged:
*Chest Pain (Lack of oxygen in the heart)
*Shortness of Breath even with rest
*Paresthesias (indicates nerve affectation)
*Disorientation and Confusion (if the brain
is severely deprived of oxygen)
*Low RBC and Hematocrit levels

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