Differenciate between megaloblastic anemia and pernicious anemia . (Give 10 points).
List a few of the other diseases caused by deficiency of Cyanocobalamine
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Question :-
Differenciate between megaloblastic anemia and pernicious anemia.
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List a few of the other diseases caused by deficiency of Cyanocobalamin
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- Atrophic gastritis, in which your stomach lining has thinned.
- Pernicious anemia, which makes it hard for your body to absorb vitamin B12.
- Conditions that affect your small intestine, such as Crohn's disease, celiac disease, bacterial growth, or a parasite.
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Pernicious anemia is a type of megaloblastic anemia in which the body isn't able to absorb vitamin B12 due to a lack of intrinsic factor in stomach secretions. Intrinsic factor is needed for the body to absorb vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 DeficiencyAtrophic gastritis, in which your stomach lining has thinned.
Vitamin B12 DeficiencyAtrophic gastritis, in which your stomach lining has thinned.Pernicious anemia, which makes it hard for your body to absorb vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 DeficiencyAtrophic gastritis, in which your stomach lining has thinned.Pernicious anemia, which makes it hard for your body to absorb vitamin B12.Conditions that affect your small intestine, such as Crohn's disease, celiac disease, bacterial growth, or a parasite.