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In fact the most common cause of microcytic anemia is iron deficiency, and in low risk patients physicians often confirm the diagnosis of iron deficiency as the cause by a good response to iron therapy.
Microcytic hypochromic anemia: Introduction. Microcytic hypochromic anemia: Microcytic anemia is a blood disorder characterized by small red blood cells (erythrocytes) which have insufficient haemoglobin and hence have a reduced ability to carry oxygen through the body. Treatment of microcytic hypochromic anaemia is dependant upon the underlying cause for the iron deficiency. 2  Treatments include: 3  No treatment if the cause is a thalassemia trait. 4  Investigation and treatment of underlying conditions such as coeliac disease, menorrhagia, bowel cancer.