The patient undergoes an EGD and colonoscopy which are unrevealing for a cause of anemia.Due to concerns about capsule retention, the patient defers video capsule endoscopy
She is started on oral iron supplementation with ferrous sulfate- vitamin C combination for 3 months.
Repeat labs 3 months later reveal Hgb 11.2, Ferritin : 45 and normal serum iron.
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