Pernicious Anemia: Treatments
A type of anemia (low red blood cell count) caused by the body’s inability to absorb vitamin B12.
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About Treatments for Pernicious Anemia
Doctors treat pernicious anemia by replacing the missing vitamin B12 in the body. People who have pernicious anemia may need lifelong treatment.
The goals of treating pernicious anemia include:
Specific Types of Treatment
Pernicious anemia usually is easy to treat with vitamin B12 shots or pills.
If you have severe pernicious anemia, your doctor may recommend shots first. Shots usually are given in a muscle every day or every week until the level of vitamin B12 in your blood increases. After your vitamin B12 blood level returns to normal, you may get a shot only once a month.
For less severe pernicious anemia, your doctor may recommend large doses of vitamin B12 pills. A vitamin B12 nose gel and… Read more about Pernicious Anemia: Treatments