Differential Diagnoses
Anemia usually indicates the presence of an underlying illness. The main goal of differential diagnosis is to identify risk factors and cause of anemia. Some common considerations include an infection, genetic blood issue, liver or stomach cancer, leukemia, gastrointestinal bleeding, endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, malnutrition, and side effects of medications. By identifying the underlying problem, your doctor can suggest a proper treatment plan to speed up recovery. [6]
