Causes of Vitamin B12 deficiency -Long-term use of pantoprazole ,omeprazole
Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Vitamin B12 deficiency can happen if you have certain conditions, such as: Atrophic gastritis , in which your stomach lining has thinned Pernicious anemia , which makes it hard for your body to absorb vitamin B12 Surgery that removed part of your stomach or small intestine, including weight loss surgery Conditions affecting the small intestine, such as Crohn's disease, celiac disease, bacterial growth, or a parasite Heavy drinking Immune system disorders, such as Graves' disease or lupus Long-term use of acid-reducing drugs , pantoprazole , omeprazole, lansoprazole ,rabeprazol . -The diabetes medication metformin may interfere with B 12 dietary absorption pantoprazole may lead to a reduced absorption of vitamin B12. Doctor Advice - You can also get vitamin B12 deficiency if you're a vegan (meaning you don't eat any animal product...