Question 1

is methadone a cause of pernicious anemia?

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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 2

what are the causes of pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune disease: Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disease producing autoantibodies against intrinsic factor found in the lining of the stomach. This leads to lack of absorption of vitamin B12 which is important in making blood cells and for nourishment of the nervous system. Treatment would be by replacement of B12 via injections or absorption into the body by other means (nasal spray).

Question 3

what are the causes of pernicious anemia and what are the treatments for it?

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Classical: Pernicious anemia (b12 deficiency) occurs when a cofactor in the stomach, intrinsic factor, does not do its job. If is needed for B12 absorption.

Question 4

what are the causes of symptoms in pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

Lack of vitamin B12: Pernicious anemia is due to a lack of vitamin b12. B12 is necessary for the normal function of the nervous system and the formation of red blood cells.

Question 5

what causes pernicious anemia and a mild increase in gamma globulin?

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Pernicious anemia...: Is due to B12 def arising from loss of intrinsic factor production by parietal cells in the stomach and required for B12 absorption in the gut.  Anything that produces B12 def can cause these symptoms. Classically, pa is one such diagnosis that is due to destruction of parietal cells by the immune system (ie., an autoimmune disorder). I suspect elevated igg is true, true and unrelated. See your dr.

Question 6

is pernicious anemia genetically caused?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Pernicious anemia is caused by vitamin B12 or Folic Acid deficiency.  It may be associated with gastrointestinal or liver problems and should be investigated by your physician.

Question 7

how  does pernicious anemia cause people to have achlorhydria?

Accepted Answer

Common cause: Both pernicious anemia (inability to absorb vitamin b12) and achlorhydria (inability of the stomach to make acid) result from the same underlying problem -- autoimmune destruction of the inner mucosal lining of the stomach ("autoimmune atrohpic gastritis").

Question 8

do you know what is the intrinsic factor and how it causes pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

Lack of intrinsic : Factor causes inability to absorb B12 and triggers anemia.

Question 9

does pernicious anemia cause high serum b12?

Accepted Answer

Low vitamin B12.: pernicious  anemia is a LOW vitamin B12 state. This occurs when the body fails to make enough of a specific protein to enable the body to absorb vitamin B12.  This usually occurs when the immune system attacks a specific cell in the stomach that produces the needed protein. Since the body can't absorb vitamin B12 through the stomach it can be given in a shot and even under the tongue.

Question 10

is it possible for chronic gastritis to cause pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

The two are linked: This finding goes back to 1964, believe it or not:

http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc1552204/?Page=1

there are autoimmune antibodies in both conditions, so while one might not cause the other, the two are related.

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