Deficiency of intrinsic factor lead to pernicious anemia

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• Vitamin B12 deficiency causes pernicious anemia nd neuro-pathology alongwith folic acid deficiency

  Pernicious anemia develops in individuals who fail to produce a gastric glycoprotein (called intrinsic factor) required for vitamin B12 (extrinsic factor) absorption. Vitamin B12 content in plants is none.

• health problems related to inadequate diets

  Iron Deficiency Anemia Iron is an integral component of hemoglobin which is oxygen carrying molecule of red blood cells. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia which body has less than required RBCs for adequate oxygen transport.

• Stomach problems and vitamin deficiencies

  Stomach disorders usually lead to vitamin B12 deficiency because stomach problems can interfere with the production of the intrinsic factor (IF), which is required for the absorption of B12 into the bloodstream.

• Pernicious Anemia and Vitamin B12

  21563 Pernicious Anemia and Vitamin B12 Loss of Vitamin B12 leads to a disease called Pernicious anemia.The chemical reaction involved is discussed here.

• Blood Lymphatic Disorders & Cardiovascular Disorders

  Explain how pernicious anemia may develop from chronic gastritis. Pernicious anemia is a type of anemia (low red blood cell count) caused by the body's inability to absorb vitamin B12.

• Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients' Health

  Iron deficiency is another major factor in this type of anemia, due to the fact that iron deficiency also results in a high level of fatigue during exercise and other activities, which was definitely experienced by this individual during her golfing activities

• Nutrition and Food Sources: vitamins, water, minerals. Includes description of purpose, deficiencies, and sources in food.

  Deficiency symptoms include pernicious anemia, nerve damage Folate: functions as coenzyme for DNA formation and RBC development. Found in liver, green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, and fortified cereals.

• Blood disorders are assessed

  A rare disorder that is seldom seen in children relates to the deficiency of intrinsic factor and therefore the inability to transport B12 across the wall of the gut (see http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?

• Micronutrient Deficiencies

  Anemia - or extreme and overwhelming fatigue is caused by the inability of red blood cells to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to the body's cells.