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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Overview: Acid-reflux drugs may cause vitamin B12 deficiency

October 02, 2008
In this overview of acid-reflux health, Harvard physician Mary Pickett warns of possible vitamin B12 deficiency from long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors (such as Nexium, Prevacid, and Protonix). A lack of vitamin B12 may cause numbness, tingling, and anemia. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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H2 Blockers and Cognitive Risk: Don't worry, our doctor says.
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...Possible mechanisms include H2 blocker induced vitamin B12 deficiency or possible central... Read more »

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Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right for You?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

An acquaintance recently told me that she was trying to gain weight so that she could have gastric... Read more »

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I'm Back
By Nicole , Health Expert

...tested for Hep C, Lyme disease, heavy metals, and vitamin b12 deficiency. I also need to face up... Read more »

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Doctor Nitin Sethi Answers some of your Questions about MS
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...clinical presentation and vice-versa (a case in point is vitamin B12 deficiency causing... Read more »

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Rarity, Intrigue and Enigmas in MS
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...al (2005) highlighted the intriguing link between Vitamin B12 deficiency and MS. Both can cause... Read more »

Health Guide

Pernicious anemia
... Prevention Pernicious anemia is not preventable, but with early detection and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency, complications are readily controlled. Read more »
Methylmalonic acid
Normal Values Normal serum methylmalonic acid levels are 0.08 to 0.56 micromoles/L. Values higher than this may mean vitamin B-12 deficiency or a genetic disease resulting in high levels of... Read more »
Megaloblastic anemia
Anemia - megaloblastic Symptoms Loss of appetite Diarrhea Tingling and numbness of hands and feet ... Read more »
Pernicious anemia
Macrocytic achylic anemia; Congenital pernicious anemia; Juvenile pernicious anemia; Vitamin B-12 deficiency (malabsorption) Treatment Monthly vitamin B-12... Read more »
Anemia: B12 deficiency
...by following a well-balanced diet. B12 injections can prevent anemia after surgeries known to cause vitamin B12 deficiency. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can limit the severity and... Read more »

Medications

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Esomeprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton... Read more »

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Lansoprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton... Read more »

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Lansoprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton... Read more »

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Lansoprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton... Read more »

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Rabeprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton... Read more »

Related News

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,... Read summary »

Natural remedies for acid reflux
October 03, 2008

A doctor recommends changes in diet and routine that can reduce the frequency and intensity of heartburn and acid reflux. Using these techniques can... Read summary »

Milk may protect against Alzheimer's
March 03, 2009

Oxford researchers say that milk is one of the best sources of vitamin B12--a vitamin that may help protect against the brain shrinkage linked to... Read summary »

The Dos and Don'ts of Eating During Pregnancy
August 04, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Mothers' health in the days and weeks prior to conception may determine the offspring's health much later in life, according to... Read summary »

Acid-reflux meds may block B-12
October 03, 2008

A reader asks the People's Pharmacy if acid-reflux medications can cause a deficiency of vitamin B-12. Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon recommend that... Read summary »