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Can you die from anemia from a B12 deficiency?
Can you die from anemia from a B12 deficiency?
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
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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 31 May 2023
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Is a vitamin B12 level of 388 pg/mL normal?
Yes, it is normal.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
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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 31 May 2023
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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 31 May 2023
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VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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