the oxygen requirements of body tissues (Figure 1 - Evaluation of Anemia).1 Identify the underlying cause of anemia. Underlying cause(s) may include medications (cytotoxic agents, antiretrovirals, ribavirin, folate antagonists, etc.), alcohol use, diet (vegans are at particular risk for vitamin B 12 deficiency), gastrointestinal complaints (blood loss, malabsorption, gastric or terminal ileal surgery), menorrhagia history, cancer, impaired kidney/liver/thyroid function and chronic inflammation. Seek…
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