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The 34 pages that link to Iron deficiency anemia, each with the reason it gives.

• IronBroader topic: It is a common consequence of prolonged iron depletion.

• AnemiaBroader topic: It is a common specific form in which iron limits red-cell hemoglobin.

• Blood transfusionRelated: Iron treatment addresses the underlying deficiency rather than immediately supplying donor red cells.

• Celiac diseaseRelated: Small-intestinal damage can impair iron absorption and make anemia a presenting sign.

• Vitamin B12 deficiencyCompared with: Its microcytic pattern contrasts with the macrocytosis commonly associated with B12 deficiency.

• ErythropoietinCompared with: Erythropoietin cannot correct this anemia without adequate iron for red-cell formation.

• Gastrointestinal bleedingRelated: Chronic occult bleeding can deplete iron and produce this anemia.

• Hemolytic anemiaCompared with: It reflects impaired red-cell production rather than accelerated red-cell destruction.

• Iron deficiencyBroader topic: This is the later, blood-count-defined stage that can follow iron deficiency.

• MicronutrientBroader topic: Iron deficiency is a common micronutrient problem that reduces the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity.

• Crohn's diseaseRelated: Chronic intestinal blood loss and poor iron absorption can contribute to anemia in Crohn's disease.

• ErythropoiesisBroader topic: Iron shortage limits hemoglobin production and can constrain erythroid maturation.

• Helicobacter pyloriRelated: H. pylori infection can contribute to iron deficiency, including when no ulcer is evident.

• MenstruationRelated: Persistently heavy menstrual bleeding can contribute to iron loss and anemia.

• ReticulocyteRelated: Iron deficiency limits effective red-cell production and can blunt the reticulocyte response.

• Hemoglobin A1cRelated: It can raise A1c relative to actual glucose exposure.

• MalabsorptionRelated: Impaired iron absorption can contribute to iron deficiency, especially with proximal intestinal disease.

• Soil-transmitted helminthiasisRelated: Blood-feeding hookworms can cause chronic intestinal blood loss and iron depletion.

• Megaloblastic anemiaCompared with: Its typically microcytic cells contrast with the enlarged cells of megaloblastic anemia.

• NutritionBroader topic: It is a common example of a specific nutrient deficiency and its effects.

• Uterine fibroidRelated: Heavy menstrual bleeding from fibroids can gradually deplete iron stores.

• Glycated hemoglobinRelated: It can raise measured values, complicating interpretation of glucose control.

• Heavy menstrual bleedingRelated: Repeated blood loss can deplete iron and cause fatigue, weakness, or breathlessness.

• Hookworm infectionRelated: Chronic blood loss from intestinal worms can deplete iron and cause anemia.

• Human nutritionBroader topic: Inadequate dietary iron is one cause of this widespread deficiency disorder.

• Microcytic anemiaBroader topic: Iron shortage is a common cause of microcytosis and limits hemoglobin synthesis.

• Sideroblastic anemiaCompared with: Unlike sideroblastic anemia, iron deficiency reflects too little available iron rather than iron trapped in erythroblast mitochondria.

• TrichophagiaRelated: Chronic digestive injury or poor intake associated with a hair mass can contribute to anemia.

• George MinotCompared with: Unlike pernicious anemia, it arises from iron shortage rather than impaired vitamin B12 absorption.

• Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasiaRelated: Repeated blood loss can deplete iron and produce chronic anemia.

• AncylostomaRelated: Chronic blood loss from intestinal Ancylostoma can deplete iron and cause anemia.

• LiverRelated: Liver is often promoted as an iron-rich food, though diet alone does not treat every cause.

• Periorbital dark circlesCompared with: It is often blamed for dark circles, but under-eye darkness alone does not establish anemia.

• Vaginal bleedingRelated: Ongoing blood loss can deplete iron and produce fatigue or breathlessness.