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Megaloblastic anemia - Treatment

Alternative Names

Anemia - megaloblastic

Treatment:

The goal of treatment is to find out the cause of the anemia, and the treatment depends on the cause. Anemias related to vitamin deficiencies are discussed separately.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome is expected to be good with treatment.

Complications:

Complications vary with the cause of the anemia.

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms develop.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/30/2006
  • William Matsui, MD, Assistant Professor of Oncology, Division of Hematologic Malignancies, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.