• Male
• 30 Years
• 31/05/2023

Question

Can pernicious anaemia be cured so B12 isn't needed?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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It can be cured if we find the exact cause of malabsorbtion of B12 in the intestines by the body. B12 supplementation is needed.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a HsCRP Test (High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein) Test or Take a Porphobilinogen - Spot Urine(Qualitative Screen) Test

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