A 49-year-old woman has iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 93 g/L, ferritin 6 µg/L). She reports menorrhagia and intermittent dyspepsia. Which investigation ...

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A 49-year-old woman has iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 93 g/L, ferritin 6 µg/L). She reports menorrhagia and intermittent dyspepsia. Which investigation strategy is most appropriate initially?

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Trial of oral iron and investigate source based on age/risks

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Colonoscopy only

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Gastroscopy only

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Faecal immunochemical test (FIT) only

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CT abdomen

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Iron Deficiency Anaemia

A 49-year-old woman has iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 93 g/L, ferritin 6 µg/L). She reports menorrhagia and intermittent dyspepsia. Which investigation strategy is most appropriate initially?