Macrocytic anemia
Treatment
Treatment depends on the specific cause of B12 deficiency anemia.
Pernicious anemia requires lifelong vitamin B12 injections. Those with anemia due to a lack of vitamin B12 may be told to take vitamin supplements and to follow a more
Anemia caused by malabsorption is treated with vitamin B12 injections until the condition improves.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Treatment for this form of anemia is usually effective.
Complications
- The signs and symptoms related to the
central nervous system may be irreversible if treatment is not begun within 6 months of when these symptoms begin. - Vitamin B12 affects epithelial cells (cells that form the outer surface of the body and line inner passageways). Therefore, a lack of B12 may cause a false-positive
Pap smear .
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you have any of the symptoms of anemia.


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