title: Microcytic hypochromic anemias.
abstract: Iron deficiency, by far the most common cause of microcytic anemia, may be traced to abnormal bleeding, rapid growth, or rarely, inadequate diet. A search for the source of abnormal bleeding is particularly important because it may lead to detection of an ulcer or cancer. Orally administered iron supplements usually are effective; parenteral therapy is rarely needed.
mesh_terms: D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005293:Ferritins / Q000097:blood; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000096:biosynthesis; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008598:Menstruation; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: D006454:Hemoglobins; D005293:Ferritins; D007501:Iron