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Can you die from anemia from a B12 deficiency?
In very rare cases, pernicious anemia (caused due to vitamin B12 deficiency) can cause death if left untreated.
Last updated on 31 May 2023
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.
Yes, it is normal.
Yes, they are nesscary for people whose values are less than 200 pg/ml.
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.
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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