hypochromic, microcytic anemia is associated with a deficiency of

Hypochromic, microcytic aneamia is associated with a deficiency of Iron.

Explanation:

The most common cause of microcytic, hypochromic anemia is the Iron Deficiency. Microcytic is a type of anemia where the RBC present will be lesser than the usual count. In hypochromic anemia has decreased red color of the blood.

Iron deficiency may occur due to various reasons such decreased iron in the diet, poor absorption of iron from gut, chronic and acute blood loss, increased requirement for iron during situations like  recovering from surgery or preganacy.

Hypochromic, microcytic anemia can be treated by Iron replacement therapy. In iron replacement therapy 325 mg of ferrous sulphate is taken orally three times a day.  Constipation and Nausea are the side effects of this therapy. The results of this iron replacement therapy can be seen only after 2 months.

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