Iron Deficiency Anemia Schematic Diagram

Predisposing Factors Precipitating Factors

-Sex (menstruation) -Inadequate Iron intake &
-Genetics faulty diet
-Blood Loss
-Pregnancy

Decreased intake of iron rich

foods, with blood loss

Iron in the body is used up

Decreased iron reserves needed

for haemoglobin production

Decreased RBC production due

to lack of haemoglobin

Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Decreased oxygen and

haemoglobin
 Headache due to decreased
Pallor due to
oxygen supply to the brain (
decreased
haemoglobin

Weakness due to
decreased overall oxygen
supply

If prolonged:
*Chest Pain (Lack of oxygen in the heart)
*Shortness of Breath even with rest
*Paresthesias (indicates nerve affectation)
*Disorientation and Confusion (if the brain
is severely deprived of oxygen)
*Low RBC and Hematocrit levels