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Pernicious anemia is a decrease in red blood cells that occurs when the body cannot properly absorb vitamin B12 from the gastrointestinal tract. Vitamin B12 is necessary for the proper development of red blood cells.Per... |
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Symptoms
Too little vitamin B12 gradually causes nervous system (neurological) problems. The neurological effects may be seen...
Causes
Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor is a protein produced by the stomach that...
Tests
Tests that may used to diagnose or monitor pernicious anemia include:.Bone marrow examination(only needed if diagnosi...
Treatments
Monthly vitamin B12 injections are prescribed to correct the vitamin B12 deficiency. This therapy treats the anemia ...
Complications
People with pernicious anemia may have gastric polyps and they are at increased risk for gastric cancer and gastric c...
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent this condition. However, with early detection and treatment of vitamin B12 deficien...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency.
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