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Vitamin B 12 levels are very low. How can it be improved? Is it case of pernicious anemia?

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
General Physician, Kanpur
Vitamin B 12 levels are very low. How can it be improved? Is it case of pernicious anemia?
Vit B12 def. Can lead to megaloblastic anemia Pernicious anemia is caused by folic acid def. If you are a vegetarian there are high chances of developing it but they are treatable.
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Is there any known cases of pernicious anaemia and what's the sure way of diagnosis. What symptoms should the patient look for?

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S
General Physician, Alappuzha
Is there any known cases of pernicious anaemia and what's the sure way of diagnosis. What symptoms should the patient...
Common causes include a weakened stomach lining or an auto-immune condition. Symptoms include fatigue and weakness. Untreated pernicious anaemia can cause heart and nerve damage. Treatment involves vitamin B-12 shots or pills.
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