Friday, February, 10, 2012

Megaloblastic anemia

Table of Contents

Alternative Names

Anemia - megaloblastic


Treatment

The first goal is to diagnose the cause of the anemia. The treatment depends on the cause. Anemias related to specific vitamin deficiencies are discussed separately.

See:

  • Anemia - B12 deficiency
  • Folate-deficiency anemia
  • Pernicious anemia

Support Groups



Review Date: 01/31/2010
Reviewed By: Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)