What can you tell me about pernicious anemia?

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

Pernicious anemia is diagnosed by testing vitamin B12 levels in the blood and results due its deficiency in the body. It can cause neurological symptoms. Other symptoms include fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, pallor, unsteady gait, and shortness of breath. It is easily treatable with monthly vitamin B12 shots or giving high dose of vitamin B12 by mouth.

Answer by  cafish (2035)

This is an illness that occurs when there is a vitamin B12 deficiency. The body cannot make enough red blood cells. This condition is easily treated with B12 shots or pills.

Answer by  elynne (1153)

As the name implies it is an anemia that continues over a lengthy amount of time and is not resolved with simple blood trasfusions. It unfortunately is usually a sign of greater problems and needs to be check out by a Hemotologist (blood disease Specialist)

Answer by  SubhashChander (1773)

Pernicious anemia is very chronic stage of the anemia which may prove fatal especially for the children. Hemoglobin strength is to be improved by consulting some good doctor.