Question

A 63-year-year-old man presents with new iron-deficiency anaemia (Hb 98 g/L, microcytosis). No overt bleeding. Appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Urgent 2-week wait referral for suspected colorectal cancer

Answer

Start oral iron and repeat FBC in 6 months only

Answer

Test for coeliac disease then observe

Answer

Start IV iron immediately without further work-up

Answer

Stool occult blood tests over 3 weeks

Practice question

A 63-year-year-old man presents with new iron-deficiency anaemia (Hb 98 g/L, microcytosis). No overt bleeding. Appropriate initial management?