Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common form of anemia encountered in clinical practice and accounts for a substantial proportion of anemia worldwide. Iron deficiency is not a final diagnosis; it is a sign that requires confirmation and investigation of the underlying cause. A practical approach includes knowing who to screen, which investigations confirm iron deficiency, how to identify the cause, and which iron preparation is most appropriate, affordable, and tolerable.