Mednet Logo
HomeHematologyQuestion

Do you routinely refer young patients with iron deficiency anemia for GI evaluation?

1
1 Answers
Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Hematology · Georgetown University School of Medicine

The answer is no, I do not. However, if after iron repletion deficiency persists, then I do. But as for pregnancy, unless there has been a precipitous and proven drop, I would definitely not do a GI workup during pregnancy.

Register or Sign In to see full answer