Pernicious Anemia History: Before the 20th century, this was a fatal disease. Treatment evolved from consuming large amounts of beef liver to receiving injections of vitamin B12.
Cause: The disease is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor in the stomach, which prevents the absorption of vitamin B12.
Symptoms: Key symptoms include a sore mouth, inflamed tongue, jaundice, and numbness or tingling in the extremities that can lead to paralysis.
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