Iron deficiency and iron therapy
Iron deficiency is common when your irons levels are low and it may make you feel tired and not be able to do normal daily activities.
Anaemia management
Anaemia is the most common disorder of the blood. It has multiple risk factors and causes, including serious health conditions.
Management depends on the underlying cause(s).
Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia in Australia and internationally. See below for further information:
See below for a selection of anaemia management resources relevant to specific conditions or settings:
- RCPA manual Clinical Presentations and Diagnoses — Anaemia
- Identification and management of preoperative anaemia in adults: A British Society for Haematology Guideline update
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management in general practice handbook — refer to section on 'Anaemia' under 'Common issues in CKD'
- Guidelines for the prevention, detection and management of heart failure in Australia — refer to the sections on 'Anaemia' and 'Iron Deficiency' under 'Comorbidities'.
- Perinatal Anaemia and Iron Infusion (PDF 1675KB) - South Australian Perinatal Practice Guideline to inform diagnosis and management of perinatal anaemia.
- Paediatric Anaemia — Clinical Practice Guidelines — The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne (endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative).