1. Iron deficiency anemia causes:
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-Poor iron intake
-Blood loss
*GI bleed, heavy menstrual cycle
2. Iron deficiency anemia classification:
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Microcytic hypochromic
*small and pale
*Low MCV, Low MCHC
3. Iron deficiency anemia symptoms:
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-Dyspnea
-Fatigue, headache, weakness
-Palpitations, tachy, orthostatic hypotension
-Pallor (later symptom or losing blood very quickly)