Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia in which the bone marrow produces unusually large and abnormal red blood cells. These cells do not develop normally and may not function efficiently, resulting in reduced oxygen delivery to the body’s tissues. One of the most common causes of megaloblastic anemia is a deficiency of vitamin B12 […]
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Pernicious anemia is a form of megaloblastic anemia that is caused by vitamin B12 insufficiency due to a lack of absorption of the stomach. It is regarded as an autoimmune disorder since the body attacks gastric parietal cells, or the intrinsic factors that are that is required to facilitate Vitamin B12 absorption. Because vitamin B12 is a […]