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===Common causes=== | ===Common causes=== | ||
Common causes of iron deficiency anemia associated with Plummer-Vinson syndrome are: | Common causes of iron deficiency anemia associated with Plummer-Vinson syndrome are: | ||
*Physiological conditions with increased iron requirements | *Physiological conditions with increased iron requirements such as: | ||
** [[Growth]] | ** [[Growth]] | ||
** [[Pregnancy]] | ** [[Pregnancy]] | ||
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** Menstruation | ** Menstruation | ||
** Gastrointestinal tract disorders such as: | ** Gastrointestinal tract disorders such as: | ||
**:*Bleeding from the [[gastrointestinal tract]] ([[peptic ulcers]] | **:*Bleeding from the [[gastrointestinal tract]] ([[peptic ulcers]]) | ||
**:*[[Hemorrhoid]]s | **:*[[Hemorrhoid]]s | ||
**:*[[Esophageal varices]] | **:*[[Esophageal varices]] | ||
**:*NSAIDs ([[aspirin]],[[ibuprofen]] | **:*NSAIDs ([[aspirin]],[[ibuprofen]]) | ||
**:*Cancer | **:*Cancer of esophagus, stomach, or colon | ||
**:*[[Hookworm]]s | **:*[[Hookworm]]s | ||
**[[Genitourinary tract]] disorders such as: | **[[Genitourinary tract]] disorders such as: | ||
**:*Glomerulonephritis | **:*Glomerulonephritis | ||
**:*Renal calculi | **:*Renal calculi | ||
**:*Renal or bladder carcinoma | |||
** Hemoptysis (alveolar hemorrhage) | ** Hemoptysis (alveolar hemorrhage) | ||
**Nosocomial blood loss: phlebotomy for diagnostic tests in hospitalized patients | **Nosocomial blood loss: phlebotomy for diagnostic tests in hospitalized patients | ||
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===Less common causes=== | ===Less common causes=== | ||
*Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia | *Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (recurrent hemorrhage) | ||
*Intravascular hemolysis | *Intravascular hemolysis (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria) | ||
*Iatrogenic causes such as frequent blood draws, particularly in hospitalized patients | *Iatrogenic causes such as frequent blood draws, particularly in hospitalized patients | ||
*Inadequate diet in children (excessive consumption of whole cow's milk) | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
The cause of Plummer-Vinson syndrome is unknown; however, iron deficiency anemia, genetic factors and nutritional deficiencies may play a role. Iron deficiency anemia is the most widely regarded cause of Plummer-Vinson syndrome and can be due to increased iron demands, decreased intake and malabsorption syndromes.
Causes
The cause of Plummer-Vinson syndrome is unknown; however, iron deficiency anemia, genetic factors and nutritional deficiencies may play a role. Iron deficiency anemia is the most widely regarded cause of Plummer-Vinson syndrome and can be due to:
Common causes
Common causes of iron deficiency anemia associated with Plummer-Vinson syndrome are:
- Physiological conditions with increased iron requirements such as:
- Conditions promoting blood loss leads to an increased demand of iron by the body. These include:
- Menstruation
- Gastrointestinal tract disorders such as:
- Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract (peptic ulcers)
- Hemorrhoids
- Esophageal varices
- NSAIDs (aspirin,ibuprofen)
- Cancer of esophagus, stomach, or colon
- Hookworms
- Genitourinary tract disorders such as:
- Glomerulonephritis
- Renal calculi
- Renal or bladder carcinoma
- Hemoptysis (alveolar hemorrhage)
- Nosocomial blood loss: phlebotomy for diagnostic tests in hospitalized patients
- Following gastric or small bowel surgery: due to loss of gastric acidity, increased transit time for food, and decreased absorption of iron
- Conditions leading to impaired iron absorption
- Celiac disease
- Tropical sprue
- Gastric surgery
- Hypochlorhydria
- Taking too many antacids that contain calcium
- Whipple disease
- Kwashiorkor disease
- Alcoholism
Less common causes
- Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (recurrent hemorrhage)
- Intravascular hemolysis (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria)
- Iatrogenic causes such as frequent blood draws, particularly in hospitalized patients
- Inadequate diet in children (excessive consumption of whole cow's milk)