The incidence of gastrointestinal pathology and subsequent anemia in young men presenting with iron deficiency without anemia

Conclusion: Significant GI pathology is very uncommon in young men presenting with ID. Overt anemia developed in close to 10% of the study cohort. Therefore, we advise simple GI evaluation (celiac serology, C-reactive protein or fecal calprotectin, and urease breath test) as well as follow-up in this population.
Source: European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Iron Deficiency Anaemia Source Type: research