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A 38-year-old female asked:
Is pernicious anemia a long term condition?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
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.
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Reviewed Aug 20, 2022
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
It is a life long condition and you need to take vitamin B12 by injection. Sublingual form of vitamin B12 may suffice if validated by blood tests.
For info: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000569.htm#:~:text=Pernicious%20anemia%20is%20a%20type,be%20absorbed%20in%20the%20intestines.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Aug 20, 2022
Last updated Aug 20, 2022
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