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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANEMIA
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Pernicious Anemia Overview |
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Pernicious anemia is a chronic illness caused by impaired absorption of vitamin B-12 because of a lack of intrinsic factor (IF) in gastric secretions. Other disorders that interfere with the absorption and metabolism of vitamin B-12 can produce cobalamin deficiency. Meat and milk are the main source of dietary cobalamin. Deficiency may be observed in strict vegetarians. |
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia on WebMD |
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Having vitamin B12 deficiency means that your body does not have enough of this vitamin. You need B12 to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen through your body. Not having enough B12 can lead to anemia, which means your body does not have enough red blood cells to do the job. This can make you feel weak and tired. |
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Iron Deficiency Anemia on Medline Plus |
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Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues. There are many types of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is a decrease in the number of red cells in the blood caused by too little iron. |
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia on Web MD |
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Folic acid deficiency anemia happens when your body does not get enough folic acid. Folic acid is one of the B vitamins, and it helps your body make new cells, including new red blood cells. |
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Key words for internet research: anemia and iron deficiency, anemia and folic acid deficiency, anemia and vitamin b12 deficiency, anemia and cobalamin deficiency, pernicious anemia
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