Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Cobalamin Decreased ...

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Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Cobalamin

Decreased Intake

Pancreas: Insufficiency

Intestine: SIBO, Celiac disease, IBD, Lymphoma, Amyloidosis, Resection, D. latum

Stomach: Pernicious anemia, Bypass/gastrectomy, H. pylori infection, B12 malabsorption, Gastritis

Other: Medications (PPI, H2 blockers, metformin), Genetic



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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