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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Malabsorption of Vitamin B12
  1. Pernicious anemia 
    Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000569.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Schilling test 
    The Schilling test can determine whether the body absorbs vitamin B12 normally. It helps assess the cause of vitamin B12 deficiency. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003572.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Vitamin B12 level 
    ... with a strict vegetarian diet) Diseases that cause malabsorption (for example, celiac disease and Crohn disease ) Lack of intrinsic factor , a protein that helps the intestine absorb vitamin B12 efficiently Above normal body heat production (for example, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003705.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Antiparietal cell antibody test 
    ... intrinsic factor that the body needs to absorb vitamin B12. ... that occurs when your intestines cannot properly absorb vitamin B12. Other tests are also used to help with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003351.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Malabsorption 
    ... test MR or CT enterography Schilling test for vitamin B12 deficiency Secretin stimulation test Small bowel biopsy Stool ... and minerals, such as iron , folic acid, and vitamin B12 Enough carbohydrates, proteins, and fats If needed, injections ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000299.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Short bowel syndrome 
    ... and minerals, such as iron , folic acid, and vitamin B12 Enough carbohydrates, proteins, and fats If needed, injections ... Nervous system problems caused by a lack of vitamin B12 (This problem can be treated with vitamin B12 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000237.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Tropical sprue 
    ... absorbed correctly Blood tests to measure iron, folate, vitamin B12 , or vitamin D Complete blood count (CBC) Tests ... of fluids and electrolytes. Replacement of folate, iron, vitamin B12, and other nutrients may also be needed. Antibiotic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000275.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Celiac disease – sprue 
    ... Iron level (serum) Ferritin level (serum) Prothrombin time Vitamin B12 level (serum) Vitamin D level (serum) Blood tests ... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36602836/ . Schiller LR. Malabsorption. In: Kellerman RD, Rakel DP, Heidelbaugh JJ, Lee ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000233.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Folic acid - test 
    ... blood. It is often done together with a vitamin B12 test of the blood. ... normal folic acid levels may indicate: Poor diet Malabsorption syndrome (for example, celiac sprue ) Malnutrition The test ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003686.htm - Medical Encyclopedia