No. They are not related.
A lack of intrinsic factor will result in impaired absorption of vitamin B12 in the intestines, leading to a condition called pernicious anemia. This can cause symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and neurological issues if left untreated. Treatment often involves regular B12 injections to bypass the absorption issue.
Afraid so! My alcohol dependency caused PA.
Pernicious Anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor (usually). There can be other causes, such as infection, surgery, medicines taken, or diet.
I found this link helpful: http://www.westonaprice.org/basicnutrition/vitaminb12.html
Pernicious or megaloblastic anemia is mainly caused due to deficiency of either Vitamin B12, or Folic acid or both. risk groups are pregnant lady(mainly folate is the cause) strict vegetarian(vit b12 is only found in animal sources) malabsorbtion syndrome(like problem with enteric factor of castle).
Well, honey, Annie Oakley didn't die of pernicious anemia. Nope, she passed away from natural causes at the ripe old age of 66. So, put away those medical textbooks and enjoy some Wild West history instead!
pernicious anemia is a vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 requires Intrinsic Factor to be reabsorbed by the ileum. Intrinsic Factor is produced by parietal cells in stomach. If there is some damage or manipulation of parietal cells, which also produce HCl, there will be less of both intrinsic factor causing B12 deficiency and HCl causing achlorhydria.
Pernicious Anemia has to do with your red blood cells lacking a strong count because of a great vitamin B12 deficiency, either some through some illness, infection or other cause that makes your stomach to be unable to absorb the necessary about of B12 from your food. So the part of the body this has to do with is your circulatory system, which in turn affects everything.
no,ascaris don't cause anemia
PA is caused by a deficiency of Intrinsic Factor (IF). IF is a required factor in Vitamin B12 absorption through the gastrointestinal tract. IF deficiency is diagnosed by Schilling's test, as well as Gastric IF analysis and clinical rpesentation (macrocytic megaloblastic anemia, often showing hypersegmented neutrophils, along with normal Folic acid levels).
The most common cause of anemia is blood loss.