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What are the reasons for unexplained macrocytic anemia for 70 yrs man. bone marrow, vitamins, kidney, liver normal. no blood loss. colonscopy great?

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Alcohol: One possibility is drinking too much alcohol if his vitamin B12 and folate (folic acid) are normalm.

Answered 4/25/2018

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