[Iron deficiency anemia in elderly and senile patients.]

Anemic syndrome is common in 1/3 of the population, including iron deficiency anemia - in 1,5 billion people. Geriatric patients are one of the main risk group for anemia. Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia lead to a decrease in quality of life, an increase in morbidity and mortality, what requires timely diagnosis and treatment. The diagnostic algorithm includes the analysis of iron metabolism, inflammation markers and instrumental tests to verify the cause of anemia. Modern oral and parenteral iron preparations are used for treatment under control of blood indexes and iron metabolism parameters.