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Because of the gradual progression of iron deficiency anemia, many patients are initially asymptomatic except for symptoms of any underlying condition. They tend not to seek medical treatment until anemia is severe. At advanced stages, decreased Hb levels and the consequent decrease in the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity cause the patient to develop dyspnea on exertion, fatigue, listlessness, pallor, inability to concentrate, irritability, headache, and a susceptibility to infection. Decreased oxygen perfusion causes the heart to compensate with increased cardiac output and tachycardia.
In chronic iron deficiency anemia, nails become spoon-shaped and brittle, the mouth’s corners crack, the tongue turns smooth, and the patient complains of dysphagia or may develop pica. Associated neuromuscular effects include vasomotor disturbances, numbness and tingling of the extremities, and neuralgic pain.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Because of the gradual progression of iron deficiency anemia, many patients are initially asymptomatic. They tend not to seek medical treatment until anemia is severe.
At advanced stages, a decreased Hb level and the consequent decrease in the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity cause the patient to develop exertional dyspnea, fatigue, listlessness, pallor, inability to concentrate, irritability, headache, and a susceptibility to infection. Decreased oxygen perfusion causes the heart to compensate with increased cardiac output and tachycardia.
With chronic iron deficiency anemia, nails become spoon shaped and brittle, the corners of the mouth crack, the tongue turns smooth, and the patient complains of dysphagia or may develop pica. Associated neuromuscular effects include vasomotor disturbances, numbness and tingling of the extremities, and neuralgic pain.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
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