Would you supplement iron for low iron studies in absence of anemia?
Primary care providers often check iron studies during workup for fatigue, even if anemia is not present.
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Hematology · Georgetown University School of Medicine
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The answer is absolutely and positively. Iron deficiency causes symptoms independent of anemia which include fatigue, brain fog, restless legs syndrome, and pagophagia and other forms of pica. You simply cannot dignify waiting for overt iron deficiency to develop in someone with symptomatic iron def...
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Medical Oncology · Virginia Mason Medical Center
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Yes, always treat iron deficiency and don't wait for overt anemia to develop. Agree 100% that iron deficiency is associated with a variety of conditions that impact QoL. An additional point, always work up iron deficiency.
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