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The first goal is to diagnose the cause of the anemia. The treatment depends on the cause. Anemias related to specific vitamin deficiencies are discussed separately. [read article]

Treatment News for Megaloblastic Anemia

Tests for Megaloblastic Anemia

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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Folic acid is a type of B vitamin. This article discusses the test to measure the amount of folic acid in the blood. See also: Folic acid in diet  More
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The vitamin B12 level is a test to tell how much vitamin B12 is in your blood.  More
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A blood smear is a blood test that gives information about the number and shape of blood cells.  More
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The Schilling test is used to determine whether the body absorbs vitamin B12 normally.  More
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A reticulocyte count measures the percentage of reticulocytes (slightly immature red blood cells) in blood.  More
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The Schilling test is used to determine whether the body absorbs vitamin B12 normally.  More
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Serum Indirect Bilirubin Test
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The lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test measures the amount of LDH in the blood. See also: LDH isoenzymes  More
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Serum Methylmalonic Acid Level Test
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Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment found in bile, a fluid produced by the liver. This article discusses the laboratory test done to measure bilirubin in the blood. To...  More
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Medical Procedures for Megaloblastic Anemia

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Administration of Vitamin B12 Injection
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Prescribed Medications for Megaloblastic Anemia

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FOLIC ACID (FOE lik AS id) is a water-soluble, B complex vitamin. It is in many foods like liver, kidneys, yeast, and leafy, green vegetables. It is used to treat m...  More
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CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential in the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and pro...  More
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CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is used in the growth of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and proteins in t...  More
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CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential in the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and pro...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Megaloblastic Anemia

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FOLIC ACID (FOE lik AS id) is a water-soluble, B complex vitamin. It is in many foods like liver, kidneys, yeast, and leafy, green vegetables. It is used to treat m...  More
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CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential in the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and pro...  More
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Self Care for Megaloblastic Anemia

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Dietary counseling provides individualizing nutritional care for encouraging modification of eating habits. It may also assist in prevention or treatment of nutriti...  More
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