Iron-deficiency anemia

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkb:anemia
gptkbp:affects Children
Elderly
Pregnant women
Women of childbearing age
gptkbp:cause Chronic blood loss
Increased iron requirements
Inadequate dietary intake
Poor iron absorption
gptkbp:causedBy Iron deficiency
gptkbp:complication Heart problems
Pregnancy complications
Delayed growth in children
gptkbp:diagnosedBy Blood test
Complete blood count
Serum ferritin test
Serum iron test
gptkbp:field Medicine
Hematology
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Iron-deficiency anemia
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:D50
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D007501
gptkbp:OMIM 206200
gptkbp:prevalence Common worldwide
gptkbp:prevention Iron supplementation in pregnancy
Iron-rich diet
Treating underlying causes of blood loss
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:Pregnancy
Menstruation
Blood loss
Poor diet
Gastrointestinal disorders
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:Pallor
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Weakness
Cold hands and feet
gptkbp:treatment Dietary changes
Intravenous iron
Iron supplements
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Iron_Deficiency_Anemia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6