Pernicious Anemia

Trouble with balance while standing, especially at nightLeaking urine or losing control of their bladder (called "incontinence) People with pernicious anemia might also have changes in how they feel and act, including: пїЅ пїЅ

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People with pernicious anemia might also have changes in how they feel and act, including: пїЅ пїЅ

Problems with memory and thinking (a condition called "dementia " пїЅ)
Mood problems, such as being cranky or grouchy

Is there a test for pernicious anemia? " пїЅ Yes. Doctors use many different blood and urine tests to check for pernicious anemia. пїЅ пїЅ

How is pernicious anemia treated? " пїЅ Pernicious anemia is treated with large doses of vitamin B12. Most of the time, you will get an injection (shot) of vitamin B12 every day for 1 week. A nurse can show you (or a relative or friend) how to give the shots. Then you will need 1 shot per week for 4 weeks, followed by monthly shots of vitamin B12 for the rest of your life. пїЅ пїЅ

In some cases, vitamin B12 can be taken in different forms, including: пїЅ пїЅ

A pill that you swallow
A tablet that you dissolve under your tongue
A spray that you breathe in through your nose

These treatments must be taken every single day for the rest of your life. пїЅ пїЅ

No matter what form of treatment you use, it is very important to keep taking vitamin B12. If you stop, you will get pernicious anemia again in about 3 years. пїЅ пїЅ

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Pernicious Anemia

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