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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Cause Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Nexium one of many causes of vitamin B-12 deficiency

October 02, 2008
Taking antacids and H-2 blockers like Nexium and Prilosac can cause vitamin B-12 deficiency, a condition that can lead to such symptoms as fatigue, depression, sore mouth, and lack of appetite. B-12, the only vitamin not naturally found in plants and sunshine, is essential for the formation of red blood cells and cell division. Read more »

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Health Guide

Megaloblastic anemia
Anemia - megaloblastic Symptoms Loss of appetite Diarrhea Tingling and numbness of hands and feet ... Read more »
Anemia: B12 deficiency
Macrocytic anemia Prevention Anemia caused by a lack of vitamin B12 can be prevented by following a well-balanced diet. B12 injections can prevent anemia after... Read more »
Pernicious anemia
Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor, a substance needed to absorb vitamin B-12 from the gastrointestinal tract. Vitamin B-12 is necessary for the formation of... Read more »
Vitamin B-12 level
Normal Values Normal values are 200-900 pg/ml (picograms per milliliter). What abnormal results mean Values of less than 100 pg/ml indicate a significant deficiency of vitamin B-12,... Read more »
Anemia: B12 deficiency
B12 deficiency anemia is a drop in the number of red blood cells due to a lack of vitamin B12. Alternative Names Macrocytic anemia Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »

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