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Does Pernicious Anemia Causes Body Odor?

I have been having a strange body odour For almost 4 years! No doctor could find anything ... just recently i was diagnosed with PERNICIOUS ANEMIA. I have read that this disorder causes body odour. Will this body odor go away once I begin treatment? How long does it rakes? My doctor diagnosed me 2 months ago but have not given me b12. I dont think he knows much about this..please Help me
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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Geriatrics Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Pernicious anemia is due to intrinsic factor deficiency, which leads to vitamin B12 deficiency.
2. Vit B12 can be taken in injectables form, and it should show response within 15 days.
3. Due to increased activity due to anemia, you might be sweating a lot. This could be the possible cause of body odor.
4. Take Vit b12 in injection form and followup.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Does Pernicious Anemia Causes Body Odor?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows: 1. Pernicious anemia is due to intrinsic factor deficiency, which leads to vitamin B12 deficiency. 2. Vit B12 can be taken in injectables form, and it should show response within 15 days. 3. Due to increased activity due to anemia, you might be sweating a lot. This could be the possible cause of body odor. 4. Take Vit b12 in injection form and followup. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.