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Pernicious anemia
A condition in which the body can't absorb enough vitamin B-12 from one's diet, resulting in decreased red blood cell count.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Pernicious Anemia just diagnosed what should I know? Go to the doctor later this week.
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Can you drink alcohol if you have pernicious anemia?
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Do you know what is the intrinsic factor and how it causes pernicious anemia?
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A 45-year old female asked:
My sister was diagnosed with paroxymal hemaglobinuia and pernicious anemia can she live long with this she is 46
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I tested positive for ANA, and have a family history of lupus and pernicious anemia. What do I do now?
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Is pernicious anemia helped by B12 vitamins as well as as B12 injections?
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Since having pernicious anemia i get drunk quicker?
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What differences are there in megaloblastic anemia and pernicious anemia?
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Can long untreated pernicious anemia give you the same symptoms of aplastic anemia with out actually having it.
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Would doctors check for pernicious anemia with standard hospital bloodwork for a 58 yr old female admitted with confusion?
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