Question 1

is pernicious anemia a long term condition?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is a chronic condition, usually due to the lack of a substance in your stomach juice (intrinsic factor). Without this substance, your gut can't absorb vitamin B12 then pernicious anemia occurs.

Question 2

is there a cure for pernicious anemia?

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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 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

what is pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

An autoimmune : Disorder where your body makes antibodies so you can not absorb vitamin B12 so it has to be given by a shot to bypass the stomach and go directly into the bloodstream

Question 5

can pernicious anemia be cured?

Accepted Answer

Not usually.: Classical pernicious anemia is caused by auto-antibodies against intrinsic factor-producing parietal cells of the stomach. Treatment is lifelong vitamin B12 administration, which is safer than using immunosuppressive medications that could lead to severe infections. Other kinds of B12 deficiency can possibly cured depending on the cause.

Question 6

how is 'pernicious anemia' treated?

Accepted Answer

B12: B12 supplements orally ( high dosage ), nasally ( Nascobal ) or monthly injections.

Question 7

is pernicious anemia life-shortening?

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Typically not: Pernicious anemia when treated with life long B12 replacement confers a normal lifespan. There is an increased risk of stomach cancer in some cases which can affect survival times.

Question 8

could pernicious anemia shorten life?

Accepted Answer

Probably no: If you have pernicious anemia you do not absorb B12 effectively.  That is easily fixed with either B12 injections or large B12 oral doses daily.  Unfortunately, patients with B12 deficiency often have other associated autoimmune issues that develop.  In general though, pa alone will not shorten life as long as you treat it correctly.

Question 9

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 10

what exactly are pernicious anemia injections?

Accepted Answer

B12: With pernicious anemia, one cannot absorb vitamin B12 so they need monthly injections.  Hope this helps.

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