Pernicious Anemia Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Pernicious Anemia treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Pernicious Anemia
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
Vitamin B12 Injections
The treatment consists of injections of vitamin B12 into a muscle. These injections are necessary because the intestines cannot absorb enough vitamin B12 without an adequate supply of intrinsic factor from the stomach.
Oral Vitamin B12 Supplement
If you are elderly, your doctor may advise you to take oral B12 supplements alone or in addition to injections of vitamin B12.
Intranasal Vitamin B12
Your doctor may give you a supplement of vitamin B12 that is placed in the nose.
Oral Iron Therapy
This treatment is recommended when an iron deficiency exists. In this case, the doctor will tell you to take iron supplements before treating with vitamin B12.
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