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Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are the most common systemic manifestation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. Screening is recommended in all IBD patients and should be repeated every 6–12 months in patients with clinical remission and at least every 3 months in those with active disease. Although iron deficiency anemia shows usually a chronic and mostly asymptomatic course, treatment is recommended for all patients. Intravenous iron supplementation is considered first-line in the majority of patients given higher efficacy, faster response, and better tolerability. Oral formulas may even exacerbate intestinal disease activity. Supplementation for iron deficiency without anemia is more controversial and should be based on patient’s history, individual symptoms, and preferences.
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Greuter, T., Vavricka, S.R. (2016). Diagnosis and Management of Iron Deficiency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. In: Ananthakrishnan, A. (eds) Nutritional Management of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26890-3_4
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