Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia

• Nutritional deficiency

Low intake of iron containing foods, reduced absorption as a result of mucosal damage, co- administration of drugs that chelate iron e.g. antacids and after gastrectomy iron deficiency will take place.

• Chronic blood loss

Chronic nose bleeding, Menorrhagia, Occult GI bleeding, Worm infestation and Ulers, e.g. PUD.