Pernicious Anemia
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Pernicious anemia is a type of anemia that arises when the body cannot properly absorb vitamin B12, due to the lack of a substance in the stomach called intrinsic factor that is needed to use it.
Common symptoms: Tiredness, paleness, weakness, shortness of breath on exertion and, over time, sensations of tingling in the hands or feet, difficulty with balance, or changes in memory due to the repercussion on the nervous system.
When a checkup is advisable: In the face of tiredness that does not subside or neurological symptoms along with signs of anemia, it is reasonable to investigate the origin with professional support.
Who treats it? The hematologist is the specialist who studies anemias and guides the follow-up of this condition over time. Detecting the cause in a timely manner makes it possible to manage the case appropriately and resolve the doubts that arise.
Data on 54 doctors who treat pernicious anemia
Which specialist treats pernicious anemia?
Pernicious anemia is evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood disorders, who confirms the diagnosis through specific vitamin B12 tests. See this specialist if you have fatigue, weakness, or tingling in your limbs.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pernicious anemia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Dr. Jetzabel Ortiz
Dr. Axel Bermúdez Sotelo
Dr. Joel Ruben Canuto Resendiz
Frequently asked questions
What is pernicious anemia?
Pernicious anemia is a type of anemia that arises when the body cannot properly absorb vitamin B12, due to the lack of a substance in the stomach called intrinsic factor that is needed to use it.
Which doctor treats pernicious anemia?
Pernicious anemia is evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood disorders, who confirms the diagnosis through specific vitamin B12 tests. See this specialist if you have fatigue, weakness, or tingling in your limbs.