Potential treatment for iron deficiency anaemia in IBD to be assessed

Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition where a lack of iron in the body leads to a reduction in the number of red blood cells. According to the lBD Inpatient Care Audit almost half (48%) of those admitted with Ulcerative Colitis were anaemic and of those with anaemia, over half did not receive any treatment for iron deficiency.

At this stage, the SMC and AWMSG are gathering comments and views on whether they should conduct a full assessment into this or not and Crohn’s and Colitis UK is able to respond as a stakeholder.

In order to inform our input, we would like to hear from you to find out about your experiences of living with and being treated for iron deficiency anaemia. In particular, we would like to find out more about:

• How iron deficiency anaemia has impacted on your life and quality of life
• What treatments you have had for it
• How well these have worked
• Whether a new treatment is needed

We would very much appreciate any comments or insight you are able to give us on this, emailing these to ppr@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk. 

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