Clin Med (Lond) March 2021 PMID 33762368

Iron deficiency without anaemia: a diagnosis that matters.

Abdulrahman Al-Naseem, Abdelrahman Sallam, Shamim Choudhury, Jecko Thachil

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Several discussions highlight key aspects of the research by emphasizing the necessity of recognizing iron deficiency without anaemia. For instance, comments like 'a diagnosis that matters' and 'great review!' denote a strong appreciation for the article's insights. The use of definitive phrases, such as 'must consider' and references to clinical guidelines, illustrates a proactive tone, suggesting that the publication is perceived as a valuable contribution that could reshape diagnostic approaches.

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Iron deficiency without anaemia (IDWA) is more common than iron deficiency anaemia (IDA), yet it often goes unrecognized by healthcare professionals due to inadequate screening.
Diagnosing IDWA requires tests like haemoglobin, ferritin levels, and transferrin saturation, as its causes can be varied and sometimes overlooked.
Adequate iron levels are crucial for health, prompting calls for improved recognition and management strategies for IDWA, including oral or intravenous iron treatments depending on individual circumstances.

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I’m not sure this is best but it’s a start. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33762368/

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@Laconic_doc ‘Ferritin is an acute-phase reactant..Cut-off values for ferritin in ID are increased to 100 μg/L in states of chronic inflammation. Transferrin saturation (TSAT) levels below 20% are also diagnostic of ID.DOI: https://t.co/8nuJrYjj70 Clin Med March 2021

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@PlanetEarth_HD @BenBNorth1 Yes, the description below the image gives you the definitions. Low Hb = anaemia, the most famous potential complication of iron deficiency. Surely you were prescribed iron pills when your haemoglobin was found to be low? If not pls ask! The full article: https://t.co/lOHQrrt5MH

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Rae Hammond

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@PlanetEarth_HD @BenBNorth1 This is a visual diagnostic algorithm aimed at GPs, published in a Royal College of Physicians journal, telling them how to diagnose iron deficiency. It's what I showed my GP that made him prescribe iron & alert other GPs in the practice the range is wrong.https://t.co/52aaQO3xh3

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@Doctor_IMF @HorganRoberta @HHampel1 @Lynchsyndromirl @neilajryan @professor_gene @Adductor @McVeighTerri @ProfEmmaCrosbie The GP shared the info with rest of his practice, but says he's too busy to do more, & suggested I complain to local NHS trust to get the ferritin thresholds updated to match RCP guidance. I'm doing so but it's slow & I'm trying to spread word in meantime. https://t.co/52aaQO3xh3

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