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
Yes, it is normal.
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, they are nesscary for people whose values are less than 200 pg/ml.
CBC, B12 and Anti-intrinsic Factor Antibody Test are gold standard tests to detect pernicious anemia.
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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