Q. I’ve just been diagnosed with anemia. What are its causes, and how is it treated? A. Blood is made up of red blood cells that bring oxygen to the tissues of the body, white blood cells that fight ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have had pernicious anemia for about eight years and must have an injection of vitamin B-12 every three weeks to stay alive. I am also a diabetic for over 10 years, with my A1C ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have pernicious anemia. My doctor told me not to take any NSAIDs, including aspirin, because they can cause stomach irritation, and that pernicious anemia raises the risk of stomach ...

Q: My grandmother was just diagnosed with pernicious anemia and has to get B12 shots. Is it strange for this to begin so late in life? A: Adequate levels of vitamin B12 are necessary to make red blood ...

Anemia occurs when there aren’t enough red blood cells in the body. Many types of anemia exist, and each type may have different causes. For example, heart disease could cause anemia, or it could ...

Mild anemia can have several causes, including iron or B12 deficiency, chronic illness, or pregnancy. Anemia is very common, affecting up to one-third of the world’s population. Mild anemia occurs ...

Red blood cell disorders are conditions that affect the number or function of red blood cells (RBCs). RBCs are one of the main components of blood. They are among the most abundant cell types. The ...

Anemia is common in patients with autoimmune gastritis and is associated with positivity for anti-intrinsic factor antibodies.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have pernicious anemia. My doctor told me not to take any NSAIDs, including aspirin, because they can cause stomach irritation, and that pernicious anemia raises the risk of stomach ...