Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What haematologic pathology is associated with restless legs syndrome? _____

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in infants? _____

_____ is reduced RBC production due to low iron stores

What is the initial investigation for (iron deficiency) anaemia? _____

The underlying _____ of iron deficiency anaemia should be identified & treated first

Ferritin levels are unreliable in women who are _____

Iron deficiency anaemia in children is often caused by excess consumption of _____

Hint: what and amount

Iron deficiency is caused by 1. dietary _____ 2. increased iron requirement e.g. growth spurt, pregnancy 3. increased iron loss e.g. GI bleeding from malignancy or peptic ulcer disease, menstrual bleeding, frequent blood donation 4. malabsorption e.g. IBD, coeliac disease, bariatric surgery

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in children? _____

_____ is a inherited haemoglobinopathy that forms Haemoglobin S (HbS), which causes sickling of RBCs leading to various complications