Why is a colonoscopy needed for iron deficiency anemia?

Patients with iron deficiency anemia have low iron levels in their system, and this can be an indication for getting a colonoscopy. As Dr. Gelrud and Dr. Echavarria explain in this video, iron deficiency anemia can sometimes be a sign of underlying colon polyps, or even colon cancer. In addition, irritation in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum may cause bleeding or oozing that can also lead to iron deficiency anemia. In such cases, your doctor will likely recommend an upper endoscopy as well. Thus, an indication of iron deficiency anemia will often lead to your doctor recommending that you get both a colonoscopy and an upper endoscopy in order to investigate if the cause is internal bleeding or colon cancer.

[DCHurlford]

Iron anemia can also be caused by a hemhorroid that is reguarly know unfortunately lol. I've had the lot, Colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (which is a lower colonoscopy) and also Hemhorroid surgery because the banding wasnt successful. Dont get me wrong getting polyps removed is good as they could potentially develop into cancer sometime in the future (piece of mind). Think ive developed iron anemia again (white fingernails and pins and needles in hands) from yet another lovely hemhorroid, gonna get a blood test in the new year to confirm. Dont ignore iron anemia as it can become more serious down the line if left untreated.

[feefees]

i am anemic i was told i can have a colonic hydrotherapy done. so i was just checking to make sure it was safe for ppl like me.

[whitevoodooman]

iron supplement with acv 30 mins before eating
also take high vitimin c when eating foods

[sophielouise]

Okay I’m aneamic but I’ve never been told to have a camera put up my arse for the sake of why should I have to 😂 however I think I may need to have one

[Bhatt_Hole]

A really really difficult fap to complete. But....I DID IT!