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My last 5 cbc, show's i do not anemia. but doctor ordered vitamin b12 test since i have family history of anemia. can vitamin b12 deficiency be treated successfully? is there always underlying cause?

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Usually: an underlying cause is present. It could be nutritional especially in pure vegetarians, related to autoimmune conditions like pernicious anemia or malabsorption. Treatment is effective with Vit B12 injections

Dr Barton agreed

Answered 5/8/2018

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