Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia
Fetal anemia and thrombocytopenia
A CBC, or complete blood count, is a clinical procedure that can aid in the diagnosis of leukemia and anemia. The peripheral blood smear can also be helpful in diagnosis.
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).
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To help in the differential diagnosis of different types of anemia; To assess the severity of anemia and monitor the treatment of patients with chronic anemia; To evaluate protein depletion
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Gastric cancer, although a rare cause of stomachache, needs to be considered in the differential diagnosis because of the seriousness of the disease.
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Anemia is a sign of a disorder but the diagnosis is important to know to reverse the blood loss and prevent it. It can be caused by any number of things: lack of B12, blood loss from somewhere, malfunction of bone marrow and many others.
The collection of a gastric juice sample for biochemical analysis typically involves a procedure called gastric aspiration. This is performed using a nasogastric tube, which is inserted through the nose, down the esophagus, and into the stomach. Once in place, the tube is used to suction out gastric contents, which can then be collected for analysis. The procedure may be done after fasting and is often guided by a healthcare professional to ensure accuracy and minimize discomfort.