Iron deficiency - Ali Jafer

Dr Ali Jafer talks about the management of iron deficiency. Ali is a consultant gastroenterologist for Waitemata DHB and has special interests in small intestine disease, GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease and capsule endoscopy.

Topics

Causes of iron deficiency
Examination questions
Investigations
Red flags
Scenario 1: low ferritin, normal haemoglobin, under the age of 50
Scenario 2: normal haemoglobin, over the age of 50
Scenario 3: Male, iron deficiency anaemia
Scenario 4: Female, iron deficiency anaemia, post-menopausal bracket
Scenario 5: Female, iron deficiency anaemia, pre-menopausal, not menstruating
Scenario 6: Menstruating Female, iron deficiency anaemia

Resources

Auckland Regional Health Pathways

Patient Resources

Presenter

Dr Ali Jafer

Consultant Gastroenterologist

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