Megaloblastic AnemiaMegaloblastic anemia is a decrease in the amount of oxygen-carrying substance (hemoglobin) found in red blood cells. A person with this condition has low numbers of abnormally large, immature red blood cells that do not function properly. Megaloblastic anemia can be caused by a folic acid deficiency or vitamin B12 deficiency. Medical care for megaloblastic anemia is based on identifying and treating the cause of the anemia. Current as of:
October 13, 2016 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & A. Evan Eyler, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Psychiatry |
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