Objective: To look for the frequency of Celiac disease
in all anemic patients in our local scenario.
Methodology: This descriptive cross sectional
study was conducted at Federal Government Poly
Clinic, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Islamabad,
Pakistan from January 1, June 30, 2019 and
included 39 consecutive patients of anemia.
Results: Out of 39 patients, 21(53.8%) were
females and 18(46.2%) males. The mean age was
34±2.5 years (range 14-85). We found that
21(53.8%) patients had macrocytic anemia and
15 (38.46%) had microcytic anemia. Celiac
disease was present in 11(28.2%) patients.
Conclusion: Celiac disease is usually missed
during the work up of anemia. The testing for
Celiac Disease should always be included in the
work up of anemia regardless of the age of the
patients. (Rawal Med J 202;45:51-53).
