Pernicious anemia
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Also known as: addisonian anemiaContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTPreventionPreventionPernicious anemia caused by lack of intrinsic factor cannot be prevented. Consuming adequate amounts of vitamin B 12 can prevent anemia due to the vitamin deficiency. Pale skin Fatigue or tiredness Headache Swollen tongue or bleeding gums Nausea and vomiting Weight loss Bowel problems Diarrhea or constipation Shortness of breath Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet Confusion and loss of concentration loss of balance Pernicious anemia is caused when stomach cannot create enough intrinsic factor that helps in absorbing vitamin B12. The deficiency of B12, hence resulted, leads to inadequate supply of healthy red blood cells. Weakened stomach lining (atrophic gastritis) An autoimmune condition Genetic- congenital pernicious anaemia is extremely rare and is passed down through families The risk factors include: Family history of the disease Northern European/Scandinavian descent Type 1 diabetes Surgical removal of a part of intestine or stomach Vegans without enough B12 in the diet Age above 60 years Gastric Cancer Nerve Damage Digestive tract problems Memory problems / confusion
Pale skin
Fatigue or tiredness
Headache
Swollen tongue or bleeding gums
Nausea and vomiting
Weight loss
Bowel problems
Diarrhea or constipation
Shortness of breath
Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
Confusion and loss of concentration
loss of balance
Pernicious anemia is caused when stomach cannot create enough intrinsic factor that helps in absorbing vitamin B12. The deficiency of B12, hence resulted, leads to inadequate supply of healthy red blood cells.
Weakened stomach lining (atrophic gastritis)
An autoimmune condition
Genetic- congenital pernicious anaemia is extremely rare and is passed down through families
The risk factors include:
Family history of the disease
Northern European/Scandinavian descent
Type 1 diabetes
Surgical removal of a part of intestine or stomach
Vegans without enough B12 in the diet
Age above 60 years
Gastric Cancer
Nerve Damage
Digestive tract problems
Memory problems / confusion
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