Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Among Patients With Helicobacter pylori Infection at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Background and objective Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are related but distinct conditions. Iron deficiency refers to a state where the body has insufficient iron stores, which can lead to anemia if not addressed. Iron deficiency anemia, on the other hand, is a more severe condition where the lack of iron has resulted in decreased hemoglobin levels, impacting oxygen transport in the blood.