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Originally Posted by Nevsky
Before I forget again, I am also interested in neurological deficits or effects of undiscovered autoimmune (parietal cells -> Intrinsic Factor -> cobalamin/B12 deficiency) Pernicious Anemia.
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Pernicious anaemia is an autoimmune disease arising from antibodies which recognise parietal cells and/or Intrinsic Factor. It leads to impaired absorption of cobalamin/Vitamin B12 which can lead to neuropathic pain and other neurological signs.
Treatment often involves replenishment of cobalamin either orally or by injection