Megaloblastic anemia

Alternative names:

anemia - megaloblastic

Symptoms:

• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• tingling and numbness of hands and feet
• pale skin color
• tiredness
• headaches
• sore mouth and tongue
• pale skin color or jaundice

Signs and tests:

Examination of neurological signs shows abnormal reflexes, decreased position sense, and decreased vibration sense.

Tests include:

• CBC results showing low hematocrit with elevated MCV
• bone marrow examination
• serum LDH
• below normal serum B12 level
• Schilling test
• serum folate level
• elevated ferritin