Pernicious anemia is a condition where a person has a very low Red Blood Cell count due to their body’s inability to absorb vitamin B-12.
The body needs vitamin B-12 to produce healthy RBCs (red blood cells).
Causes:
The pernicious anemia is caused due to chronic illness the result of impaired absorption of Vitamin B 12.
Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factors (protein in the stomach to absorb vitamin B12) or other causes, such as infection, surgery, medication, or diet.
