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2. Serum iron concentration: below normal (n=125 ug/dl).

3. Iron binding capacity : below normal (n=400 ug/dl).

4. Transferrin saturation: below normal (n= 30%).

5. Blood film: microcytic hypochromic anemia.

Treatment:

1. Diet: liver, meat, kidney, eggs and green vegetables are rich in iron.

Fig., (21) symptoms of iron deficiency anemia

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2.Oral iron therapy: ferrous sulphate or ferrous gluconate 300 mg t.d.s

after meals. Side effects: nausea, vomiting and constipation.

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