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Why is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia called pernicious anemia?
Why is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia called pernicious anemia?
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 09 Dec 2024
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Is a vitamin B12 level of 388 pg/mL normal?
Yes, it is normal.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Who is the most at risk for B12 deficiency?
Yes, vegetarians and vegans are at a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Additionally, it has been reported that 1.5 to 15% people globally have vitamin B12 deficiency.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is the connection between Vitamin B12 and diabetes?
Vitamin B12 deficiency is highly prevalent in patients who have diabetic neuropathy. Hence, patients are encouraged to take proper diet and also supplement themselves with B12.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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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 09 Dec 2024
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Can I have B12 deficiency but normal RBC count?
Yes, in some cases it is possible.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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