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(D51.8) Other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias
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791 562 in individuals diagnosis other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias confirmed
6 290 deaths with diagnosis other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias
1% mortality rate associated with the disease other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias
Diagnosis other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias is diagnosed Women are 19.35% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias
2 592 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias
3 698 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias - Men aged 75-79 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 5-95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 5-14
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-95+
Disease Features other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias - what does this mean
Other vitamin b12 deficiency anaemias are caused by a lack of intrinsic factor, a substance secreted by the stomach which helps to absorb vitamin b12 from the diet. this can be caused by a number of factors, such as pernicious anaemia, a condition in which the body produces antibodies which attack and destroy the cells that produce intrinsic factor, or intestinal diseases which prevent the absorption of vitamin b12.
What happens during the disease - other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias
Vitamin b12 deficiency anaemias are caused by a lack of dietary intake of vitamin b12, impaired absorption of the vitamin, or a combination of both. this can lead to a decrease in the production of healthy red blood cells, resulting in anaemia. the underlying cause of the deficiency can be due to a variety of reasons, such as an inadequate diet, gastrointestinal diseases, or certain medications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test
- Serum Vitamin B12 Test
- Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) Test
- Homocysteine Test
- Folic Acid Test
- Iron Studies
- Liver Function Tests
- CT Scan or MRI
- Urine Tests
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Genetic Testing
- Intrinsic Factor Antibody Test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To increase the patient's vitamin B12 levels.
- Increase dietary intake of Vitamin B12
- Supplementation with Vitamin B12
- Intramuscular injections of Vitamin B12
- Oral administration of Vitamin B12
- Folic acid supplementation
- Iron supplementation
- Erythropoietin injections
- Blood transfusions
- Treatment of underlying cause
18 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias - Prevention
Vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemias can be prevented by eating a balanced diet that includes foods rich in vitamin b 12 such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products, as well as fortified cereals and grains. vitamin b 12 supplements may also be recommended for those at risk of deficiency. additionally, regular blood tests can help to identify any deficiencies in vitamin b 12 levels.