Emery was in a serious accident and had to have a large part of his stomach surgically removed. He needed a transfusion at first, but soon he healed. However, after his recovery, he started having anemia
Why did he develop anemia, and how can this form of anemia be treated?
The stomach lining makes intrinsic factor, vital for the uptake of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is important in red blood cell synthesis. The simplest treatment for Emery's anemia is to receive vitamin B12 injections.
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