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Explore the comprehensive details of iron deficiency anemia in this informative 16-minute video. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and classification of this common form of anemia. Discover how iron deficiency anemia progresses from normocytic to microcytic anemia, and understand the various factors contributing to its development, including nutritional deficiencies, increased demand, and blood loss. Gain insights into clinical manifestations such as pica, glossitis, fatigue, and exercise intolerance. Understand the association between restless leg syndrome and iron deficiency anemia. Familiarize yourself with the classification of anemias based on mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and the normal MCV range. Enhance your knowledge of hematology and prepare for medical licensing exams with this comprehensive overview of iron deficiency anemia.