Question

A 56-year-old with new iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 94 g/L, ferritin 8 µg/L) denies overt bleeding. He is male and over 50. Most appropriate referral?

Accepted Answer

Urgent suspected cancer pathway for lower GI investigation

Answer

Routine GI clinic

Answer

Empirical oral iron and review in 3 months only

Answer

Faecal occult blood test first

Answer

Capsule endoscopy first-line

Practice question

A 56-year-old with new iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 94 g/L, ferritin 8 µg/L) denies overt bleeding. He is male and over 50. Most appropriate referral?