Question

A 50-year-old woman with iron deficiency anemia and negative EGD/colonoscopy asks about the next step. Best option?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate for small bowel bleeding (e.g., video capsule) if indicated

Answer

No further evaluation

Answer

Start transfusions only

Answer

CT brain

Answer

Stop iron therapy

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman with iron deficiency anemia and negative EGD/colonoscopy asks about the next step. Best option?