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What is pernicious anemia?
What is pernicious anemia?
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 31 May 2023
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Why is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia called 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 31 May 2023
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 31 May 2023
Is a vitamin B12 level of 388 pg/mL normal?
Yes, it is normal.
Last updated on 31 May 2023
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 31 May 2023
VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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