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Are vitamin B12 injections necessary?
Are vitamin B12 injections necessary?
Are vitamin B12 injections necessary?
Yes, they are nesscary for people whose values are less than 200 pg/ml.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Who is the most at risk for B12 deficiency?
Yes, vegetarians and vegans are at a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Additionally, it has been reported that 1.5 to 15% people globally have vitamin B12 deficiency.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What are some of the tests for Pernicious anemia?
CBC, B12 and Anti-intrinsic Factor Antibody Test are gold standard tests to detect pernicious anemia.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What is pernicious anemia?
Vitamin B12 deficiency is called pernicious anemia because there is a decrease in red blood cells that occurs when the intestines cannot properly absorb vitamin B12.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Do you have a pernicious anemia recovery story?
Yes, pernicious anemia can caused due to vitamin B12 deficieny make one susceptible to stomach or intestinal cancer. However, one can overcome pernicious anemia by taking supplements and also knowing the cause of malabsorption.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Is a 226 PG/ML level for vitamin B12 normal for an adult?
Yes, it is normal.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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