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Does Fatigue, Breathlessness And Insomnia Indicate Pernicious Anemia?
I am trying to determine if I possibly have pernicious anemia. My symptoms include lack of energy, fatigue, tingling in fingertips, difficulty breathing, trouble staying awake. I have also gained weight that I can t lose and feel bloated. Thyroid problems run in my family so I had that checked but my thyroid is fine; however, I do have a Vitamin D deficiency. My sister mentioned my grandmother had pernicious anemia so I m wondering if that s the problem.
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Pernicious anemia is vitamine B12 deficiency.
Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause fatigue, weakness problem.
Numners of skin area may present.
Check your vitamins B12 level first.
Consent a physician for further treatment.
If needed than you can start vitamin B12 supplements under doctor's suggestion.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Thank you very much.
Pernicious anemia is vitamine B12 deficiency.
Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause fatigue, weakness problem.
Numners of skin area may present.
Check your vitamins B12 level first.
Consent a physician for further treatment.
If needed than you can start vitamin B12 supplements under doctor's suggestion.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Thank you very much.
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