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Can hpylori bacteria cause macrocytic anemia for 70 yrs man. had it from 2 yrs and treated. folic, b12 ok. can it be no absorption though normal vit.?

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Dr. Tarik Hadid answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

No: H. Pylori does not causes macrocytosis. If B12 is below 400, consider checking methylmalonic acid as it still could be B12 deficiency. In a 70 year old, maxrocytosis could be a sign of bone marrow disorder, called myelodyspalstic syndrome. Also, certain drugs can cause macrocytosis.

Answered 6/24/2014

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