Anemia is a condition characterized by the reduced production of healthy blood cells. An important function of the red blood cells is to carry oxygen to the tissues in the body; hence a decrease in ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been diagnosed with pernicious anemia. It was not discovered until I had nerve damage. I am taking Vitamin B12 shots, but I wonder if exercise or a certain diet would be ...

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Signs of pernicious anemia, a condition resulting from a vitamin B12 deficiency Alexander Dummer - Pexels Vitamin B12 is one of the essential vitamins that the body needs. However, it seems that many ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have had pernicious anemia for about eight years and must have an injection of vitamin B-12 every three weeks to stay alive. I am also a diabetic for over 10 years, with my A1C ...

Blood diseases can be very troublesome as they can create multiple issues at one time. There are many blood related problems that affect our body, one among them is anemia. This is a medical condition ...

Q: Which doctor should you consult for pernicious anemia? A: In case of suspicion of pernicious anemia consulting the primary care physician will help in diagnosing the condition. The physician will ...

Pernicious anaemia is one of the vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia’s. The type of anaemia is called “pernicious” because it was once considered a deadly disease. This was due to the lack available ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have pernicious anemia. My doctor told me not to take any NSAIDs, including aspirin, because they can cause stomach irritation, and that pernicious anemia raises the risk of stomach ...

Pernicious anemia (per-NISH-us uh-NEE-me-uh) is a condition in which the body can't make enough healthy red blood cells because it doesn't have enough vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is a nutrient found in ...

Pernicious anemia refers to a type of autoimmune anemia. Antibodies are directed against intrinsic factor or parietal cells which produce intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor is required for vitamin B12 ...