Congenital Lack of Intrinsic Factor: Symptoms & Signs (Congenital Pernicious Anemia)

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Congenital Lack of Intrinsic Factor

Alternate Names : Congenital Pernicious Anemia

Congenital Lack of Intrinsic Factor | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

A child with a congenital lack of intrinsic factor usually develops normally during the first 6 to 12 months of life. After this time, symptoms slowly begin and may include:

irritability

weakness

developmental delays, in which the child progresses more slowly than usual in motor skills, language, or thinking

diarrhea

pale skin, or pallor

decreased appetite

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Author: Jorge Allende, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/02/01

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