Around 15% of the US population is deficient in B12, which can cause them to feel fatigued, irritable, and constipated.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71 years old and was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in October 2024. My B12 and folate levels were low. My antiparietal antibodies were abnormal, but the intrinsic factor ...
DEAR DOCTOR K: My new doctor recently told me I had pernicious anemia, that it had not been diagnosed by my old doctor and that his treatments would end my symptoms. What is pernicious anemia? DEAR ...
A treatment for pernicious anemia, devised by Drs. George R. Minot and William P. Murphy and applied by Dr. Walter W. Palmer of the Manhattan College of Physicians & Surgeons, has shown such good ...
The saying that the pen is mightier than the sword often applies in real life, as words can carry a lot of weight. “Pernicious” is one of those words that carries a lot of weight, especially in a way ...
If you’ve ever noticed tiny white spots or discolorations on your skin, you may have brushed it off as a result of age or sun exposure. But this change in your skin may be a sign of a vitamin B12 ...
Q: 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 remaining in the 6 ...
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What Is Megaloblastic Anemia?

Megaloblastic anemia is a type of vitamin deficiency anemia that causes larger than normal red blood cells and enlarged and ...
In normochromic anemia, which is a type of blood disorder, red blood cells have typical concentrations of hemoglobin and are typical in color. It may result from underlying conditions, and treatment ...
DEAR DOCTOR K: My new doctor recently told me I had pernicious anemia, that it had not been diagnosed by my old doctor and that his treatments would end my symptoms. What is pernicious anemia? DEAR ...
Dr. Karl Koessler of Chicago utilized the new knowledge of vitamin E (see above) in devising a dietary treatment for pernicious anemia which he reported to the Chicago Society of Internal Medicine ...