Cause of Low B12 levels Pernicious anaemia vegan diet malabsorption syndromes coeliac sprue Crohn's ulcerative colitis (UC) "food-bound cobalamin malabsorption syndrome" predisposing factors include atrophic gastritis, long term proton pump inhibitor or H2 antagnoist use, chronic alcoholism, gastrectomy/gastric bypass surgery, pancreatic exocrine failure, AIDS myeloma (paraprotein related assay interference) pregnancy combined oral contraceptive pill/HRT pancreatric insufficiency metformin, acute phase situations
Discussion Effective interventional treatments are critically needed to address ever-increasing rates of global obesity and obesity-linked comorbidities
Secondary ICD-10: K63.5 (polyp of colon) or a D-code after pathology
Additionally, B12 injections can aid in the production of red blood cells, promoting healthy circulation and helping to prevent anemia, which supports cardiovascular health and mental clarity
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This added activity, paired with a balanced diet, can support weight management