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Megaloblastic anemia See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Anemia - megaloblastic

Symptoms

Loss of appetite

Tingling and numbness of hands and feet

Pale skin color

Sore mouth and tongue

Change in skin color

Signs and Tests

Examination of neurological signs may show abnormal reflexes, decreased position sense, and decreased vibration sense if related to Vitamin B12 deficiency.

Tests include:

Complete blood count shows anemia with large red blood cells
Bone marrow examination
Low serum B12 level
Schilling test may identify poor absorption as cause of Vitamin B12 deficiency
Low serum folate level

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