People with symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency It is a good idea for anyone with the following signs and symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency or pernicious anemia to consult a doctor: People with gastrointestinal issues Conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract may affect vitamin B12 release or absorption, including: pernicious anemia, which can lead to gastric atrophy, or damage to the stomach fish tapeworm infestation bowel or pancreatic cancer folic acid deficiency overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine diabetes thyroid disease Crohns disease celiac disease chronic pancreatitis People who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery, including weight loss, may have fewer cells necessary to secrete stomach acid and intrinsic factor
This could be due to certain medical conditions (like pernicious anemia or gastrointestinal disorders), mediations, or age-related changes in digestion
We prioritize regular follow-up appointments and blood tests to monitor your B12 levels and ensure your treatment plan remains effective
2005 Jan-Feb Merav Jacobson Bensky, Irit Ayalon-Dangur, Roi Ayalon-Dangur, Eviatar Naamany, Anat Gafter-Gvili, Gideon Koren, Shachaf Shiber
They die in an orderly, programmed fashion rather than through necrosis, which would cause inflammation
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