Pernicious Anemia (Rare Cause of Vitamin B12 Deficiency) | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Pernicious Anemia (Rare Cause of Vitamin B12 Deficiency) | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune condition involving production of autoantibodies against the parietal cells of the stomach, which produce intrinsic factor that is required for absorption of vitamin b12. In this lesson, we discuss the risk factors, the causes, and the signs and symptoms of pernicious anemia, along with how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.

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