Dale, IN
A 74-year-old female asked:
I have pernicious anemia. can i give blood?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
Depends: Visit this site for guidelines for eligibility for blood donation:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements/eligibility-criteria-alphabetical.html
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A 30-year-old male asked:
What are some signs or markers of pernicious anemia on a blood test?
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Dr. Derrick Lonsdaleanswered
Preventive Medicine 74 years experience
Enlarged: Red blood cells together with anemia.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Can you get blood clots from having pernicious anemia?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Surgical Oncology 19 years experience
Rarely.: Pernicious anemia by itself does not cause blood clots, but some patients with pernicious anemia are at risk for developing cancer. Cancer definitely increases your risk of blood clots.
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Last updated Mar 19, 2020
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