Frequency of gastrointestinal lesions in patients with clinically unexplained iron deficiency anemia
Other Title(s)
شيوع الآفات الهضمية لدى مرضى فقر الدم بعوز الحديد غير المبررة سريريا
Joint Authors
Source
Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations
Issue
Vol. 13, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.51-56, 6 p.
Publisher
The Arab Board of Health Specializations
Publication Date
2012-12-31
Country of Publication
Syria
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective : Our aims were to determine the frequency and predictors of gastrointestinal tract lesions in patients with the iron deficiency anemia.
Methods : Ninety six patients with iron deficiency anemia were interviewed and their clinical and biochemical variables were recorded.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy were performed and the prevalence of gastrointestinal tract lesions and predictive risk factors were identified.
Results : Ninety six patients were enrolled, with mean age 50 years; 58 (60 %) were females.
Underlying etiology was identified in 74 % of patients.
Upper and lower gastrointestinal tract lesions were found in 54.7 % and 53.3 % of patients, respectively.
Age, weight loss and constipation were the predictive factors for gastrointestinal lesions.
Conclusions : Gastrointestinal lesions were an important cause of iron deficiency anemia.
Advanced age, constipation and weight loss can predict gastrointestinal lesions in iron deficiency anemia.
Upper gastrointestinal symptoms can predict gastrointestinal lesions on esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dab, Mamun& Nasir, Mahmud. 2012. Frequency of gastrointestinal lesions in patients with clinically unexplained iron deficiency anemia. Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations،Vol. 13, no. 4, pp.51-56.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-747122
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dab, Mamun& Nasir, Mahmud. Frequency of gastrointestinal lesions in patients with clinically unexplained iron deficiency anemia. Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations Vol. 13, no. 4 (2012), pp.51-56.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-747122
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dab, Mamun& Nasir, Mahmud. Frequency of gastrointestinal lesions in patients with clinically unexplained iron deficiency anemia. Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations. 2012. Vol. 13, no. 4, pp.51-56.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-747122
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 55-56
Record ID
BIM-747122