Question 1

can you drink alcohol if you have pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

Very carefully.: Pernicious anemia is actually a type of gastritis, and alcohol worsens gastritis in most people.

Question 2

i have pernicious anemia - must i give up alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Pernicious anemia is due to vitamin B12 deficiency. Alcohol in many ways can contribute to B12 deficiency: 1. Interferes with b vitamin absorption - alcoholics also do not have enough b vitamins in their diet  2. May cause gastritis  leading to poor acid secretion in stomach (acid helps B12 absorption) 3. May cause intestinal damage leading to malabsorption. Thus, better to avoid alcohol!

Question 3

is methadone a cause of pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

No: I wish every question were this easy to answer.  Methadone treatment is a great blessing for many people.  Classic pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disease involving the stomach interfering with B12 absorption.  It is possible for a person taking Methadone to develop it, but it would be a coincidence.

Question 4

is jaundice a sign of pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

No: Jaundice is often associated with hemolytic anemia such as in sickle cell disease.

Question 5

why is jaundice a sign of pernicious anemia? couldn't it be something else?

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Jaundice is not: jaundice is not a sign of pernicious anemia. fatigue, tiredness, memory problem, forgetful- could be found with pernicious anemia. if you also have jaundice- need to find other cause of jaundice-. Go to see your PCP and discuss more with your PCP.  referral can be made by your PCP to the specialist if needed.

Question 6

is there a cure for pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

Treatable: This condition can be well treated with life-long use of B12 injections or nasal sprays and results in normalisation of the blood counts.

Question 7

is there a link between pernicious anemia and cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: There appears to be some association between pernicious anemia and the risk of developing gastric cancer, but this is controversial. Pernicious anemia frequently develops with an autoimmune attack on certain gastric cells, which leads to vitamin B12 deficiency and later anemia. This autoimmune attack also leads to chronic gastritis, which can then progress to cancer.

Question 8

what can i do for pernicious anemia without going to a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Confirm diagnosis: First, the diagnosis has to be confirmed beyond doubt by testing. Over the counter oral vitamin B12 treatments do not work in this disease and a doctor or nurse practitioner has to prescribe injectable B12 or B12 nasal sprays life long for successfult treatment.

Question 9

if someone has pernicious anemia would they have a low red blood count?

Accepted Answer

Anemia-yes: Anemia means that your hemoglobin or red blood count is lower than the normal range. Yes. One, however , can have vit B12 deficiency without having anemia yet- and only presented with macrocytosis- or elevation in red blood cell size.

Question 10

i have pernicious anemia & get monthly b12 injections. okay to give in fat part of buttock? my hubby gives them to me. okay to do twice a month?

Accepted Answer

Muscle injection: The chemical and pharmacological characteristics is for optimal absorption when give into muscl.

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