Question

A 46-year-old woman presents with fatigue and exertional dyspnoea. FBC shows Hb 8.4 g/dL, MCV 70 fL, ferritin low, and she reports heavy menstrual bleeding. What is the most likely underlying cause of her anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Iron-deficiency anaemia secondary to menorrhagia

Answer

Anaemia of chronic disease

Answer

B12 deficiency

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Haemolytic anaemia

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Aplastic anaemia

Practice question

A 46-year-old woman presents with fatigue and exertional dyspnoea. FBC shows Hb 8.4 g/dL, MCV 70 fL, ferritin low, and she reports heavy menstrual bleeding. What is the most likely underlying cause of her anaemia?