Anemia - B12 deficiency (Macrocytic anemia) |
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Alternative Name
Macrocytic anemia
Description
B12 deficiency (Macrocytic anemia) is a sub type of anemia. It is the drop in the number of red blood cells. caused by a lack of vitamin B12
Symptoms
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Numbness and tingling of hands and feet
Paleness
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Weakness
Sore mouth and tongue
Confusion or change in mental status in severe or advanced cases
Cause
Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency include:
A diet low in vitamin B12 (for example, a strict vegetarian diet that excludes all meat, fish, dairy products, and eggs)
Chronic alcoholism
Abdominal or intestinal surgery that affects intrinsic factor production or absorption
Crohn's disease
Intestinal malabsorption disorders
Fish tape worm
Pernicious anemia, which is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor
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