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B12 Injection Side Effects
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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Diagnosis
Your doctor will ask you about your diet and about any family history of anemia. Your doctor also will review your medical history for medical illnesses (diabetes, immune disorders) or surgeries, such as stomach removal, that can lead to B12 deficiency.
Your doctor may suspect that you have vitamin B12 deficiency based on your medical history and symptoms. To confirm the diagnosis, he or she will examine you and order laboratory tests. During the physical examination, your doctor will...
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Anemia: B12 deficiency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Macrocytic anemiaPreventionYou can prevent anemia caused by a lack of vitamin B12 by following a well-balanced diet. Vitamin B12 injections can... Read more »
Vitamin B12
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: First DataBank
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