Table 1.
Frequency predictive signs for possible gastrointestinal lesions in iron deficiency anemia patients.
| Yes (%) | No (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hematemesis | 0 (0) | 91 (100) |
| Melena | 4 (4.4) | 87 (95.6) |
| Hematochezia | 8 ( 8.8) | 83 (91.2) |
| Hematuria | 2 ( 2.2) | 89 (97.8) |
| Menorrhagia | 20 (30.7) | 46 (69.7) |
| Diarrhea | 3 (3.3) | 88 (96.7) |
| Constipation | 39 (42.9) | 52 (57.1) |
| Change of bowel habits | 5 (5.5) | 86 (94.5) |
| Lost weight | 4 (4.4) | 87 (95.6) |
| Frequently of NSAID1 use | 3 (14.3) | 88 (96.7) |
| Intestinal parasite infection | 7 (7.7) | 84 (92.3) |
| Previous IDA2 history | 45 (49.5) | 46 (50.5) |
| Smoking | 23 (25.3) | 68 (74.7) |
| Cancer in first degree relatives | 22 (24.2) | 69 (75.8) |
| Cancer in family | 28 (30.7) | 63 ( 69.3) |
1Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, 2Iron deficiency anemia