Question

A 67-year-old woman with new iron-deficiency anaemia (Hb 94 g/L, MCV 74 fL, ferritin 7 µg/L) denies GI symptoms. Which urgent action is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Refer on suspected cancer pathway for colonoscopy

Answer

Start oral ferrous sulfate and review in 3 months only

Answer

Test for coeliac disease and wait

Answer

Arrange CT abdomen

Answer

Repeat FBC in 6 weeks then consider referral

Practice question

A 67-year-old woman with new iron-deficiency anaemia (Hb 94 g/L, MCV 74 fL, ferritin 7 µg/L) denies GI symptoms. Which urgent action is indicated?