About this Presentation
Iron deficiency is extremely common and is under-recognised, especially in younger women. Sources of iron from foods are often not well understood and this plus menstruation are the most common causes of iron deficiency in Australia. Patients are often not educated about how to maximise iron absorption from their diet and iron tablets, and may also not be informed about side-effects. Lack of this information may lead to reduced compliance and ongoing iron deficiency.
About the Expert
Dr Renee Eslick
Dr Renee Eslick is a specialist haematologist and obstetric physician. She is currently consulting at National Capital Medical Specialists, located in Suite 3 of the National Capital Private Hospital, Canberra. She is a specialist doctor who treats patients with a range of blood disorders. This includes problems with low or high blood counts, iron deficiency or iron overload, blood clots and bleeding disorders. She has expertise in the treatment of patients with blood cancers such as myeloproliferative neoplasms, lymphoma and myeloma.
Dr Eslick is also an accredited obstetric physician. She works in partnership with your obstetrician and GP to treat any medical complications that might occur during pregnancy or the postpartum period.
