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Pernicious anemia   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Addison's anemia; Biermer's anemia; Macrocytic achylic anemia; Congenital pernicious anemia; Juvenile pernicious anemia; Vitamin B12 deficiency (malabsorption)

Symptoms

Gradually the deficiency of vitamin B12 affects sensory and motor nerves, causing neurological effects. It is important to know that the neurological effects of vitamin B12 deficiency may present before anemia is diagnosed. The anemia also affects the gastrointestinal system and the cardiovascular system. The following symptoms may indicate pernicious anemia:

Signs and Tests

Tests that may indicate pernicious anemia include:

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

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