Your Easy Guide To Iron Deficiency

Make sure you don't make these common errors when treating iron deficiency!

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[Brookv]

Thank you so much! This video is the best video out there not only for med students but for the average person dealing with anemia! I learned a lot today. :)

[Alice_Walker]

I am not a physician but this was a very clear explanation of the various tests and options. Thank you!

[bronzeriver]

Please do a medical check-up for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as your symptoms may be originating from a Hiatal Hernia and/or an H. pylori infection (this is the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers - I had to do an endoscopy with biopsy to confirm this as it did not show in my blood or stool even though it was in my stomach). You would be surprised how problems with your gastrointestinal tract affect your overall well-being. Symptoms may include unexplained weight loss and difficulty gaining weight, iron deficiency, anemia, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, sudden severe cold, palpitations (high pulse), high blood pressure or even slightly low blood pressure.

[sandraekhoff]

The best video that I have found so far!!, ! Straight to the point. Thank you so much!!!

[booboolou]

Thank you. Great video. The on screen text visuals also make it one of best iron videos I’ve seen so far.

[suzym]

My iron is 3 umol/L (16.7 ug/dL) and haemoglobin reached 127 and my haematologist isn’t concerned 🤦🏻‍♀️
Thank you!

[mattlobo]

I agree. This is what I learned at UCSF as a nutrition intern! Great talk!

[thechancellor]

Thank you for clear explanation of blood iron test results.

[plok]

This is a great review! On oral iron scheduling, the main study that examined the scheduling, looked at oral iron daily for 15 days vs oral iron every other day for 30 days then said it’s equivalent. This makes no sense compared to real world because in the real world someone taking it daily would have the opportunity to take it for 30 days straight which would likely produce higher iron levels. If a patient can tolerate oral iron daily or even BID then I recommend to use it.

[ltltornado]

thank you, this made me feel better as I wait several days to see a Dr hopefully within this month...my saturation is at a 5 and my Iron is 18 and ferritin 9

[coder]

Thanks didn’t know about the every other day part 🙏

[jaiminelson]

OMG YOU ARE THE BEST …. Thank you so helpful. My saturation of irons very low and my faring level is very low.

[bonez]

always great, keep it up brother! Intern year is approaching!

[Neilliam]

another great one. I’m literally about to be the Christina yang of my class bc of you haha

[adriennenixon]

What about mean cell volume(MCV)? A family doc told me once if MCV was below 80(microcytosis), along with low hemoglobin, it’s iron deficiency. There can significant RBC morphology on the peripheral smear as well.

[jaiminelson]

I’m not absorbing very well. I’ve been doing it for five months and now I am still way exhausted that I can hardly even pull myself out of bed daily basis.

[finchwings]

Current #’s:
TIBC: 374
Iron Saturation: 29
Ferritin: 21

Dr. says my iron is fine. I don’t feel fine at all. Extreme fatigue, weakness and more. Currently on a protocol to rid h-pylori.

Thoughts on my iron #’s? Based on my understanding am
I correct in thinking I’m iron deficient? 🙏🏻 Thank you!!

[finchwings]

Thank you for this! Thoughts on Heme iron?

[psin]

Hello...I went to the ER for shortness of breath and found out I was severly anemic. My hemoglobin was 5.1 and ferritin 3. I was also beginning my menstruation (heavy with large fibroids). I was treated with 2 units of blood transfusion and 3 iron infusions before being discharged. My hemoglobin is now up to 11 and ferritin 340. Everything seems to be normal now, but I'm just wondering if the treatment was too aggressive? Thanks for the informative video!

[saliha]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I would also love to hear your comments about anemia in the hospital setting. Most of the IDA patients have increased ferritin levels due to their acute illness etc. But it is also a great opportunity to detect IDA and discharge the patient with PO/IV iron rx. So how do you approach these patients whose labs overlap and not clear if it is IDA or ACD? Do you check hepcidin etc. ? Thank you again!