Question

A 62-year-old woman has iron-deficiency anaemia (Hb 92 g/L, ferritin 6 µg/L). She is post-menopausal with no overt bleeding. What is the appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Two-week wait referral for suspected colorectal cancer

Answer

Oral iron only and review

Answer

Faecal calprotectin test

Answer

Empirical PPI therapy

Answer

CT scan of abdomen

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman has iron-deficiency anaemia (Hb 92 g/L, ferritin 6 µg/L). She is post-menopausal with no overt bleeding. What is the appropriate next step?