A Case Report and Literature Review on Dietary Practices and Megaloblastic Anemia in a Young Female: Unraveling the Impact of Nutrition on Hematological Health

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Dhande, Devshree [1 ]
Dhok, Archana [1 ]
Anjankar, Ashish [1 ]
Nagpure, Shailesh [2 ]
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[1] Datta Meghe Inst Higher Educ & Res, Jawaharlal Nehru Med Coll, Biochem, Wardha, India
[2] Datta Meghe Inst Higher Educ & Res, Jawaharlal Nehru Med Coll, Pharmacol, Wardha, India
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dietary practices; hematological health; veganism; vegetarianism; vitamin b12 deficiency; megaloblastic anemia; VITAMIN-B-12; DEFICIENCY; COBALAMIN DEFICIENCY; VEGAN DIETS; FOLATE; DIAGNOSIS; VEGETARIANS; PLASMA;
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10.7759/cureus.61550
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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Megaloblastic anemia, stemming from vitamin B12 or folate deficiencies, poses diagnostic challenges due to its diverse clinical presentation. We report a case of a 25 -year -old female college student presenting with symptoms indicative of megaloblastic anemia, attributed to her recent adoption of a strict vegetarian and vegan diet. Clinical manifestations included dizziness, palpitations, blurred vision, vertigo, headaches, burning sensations, excessive sweating, mouth ulcers, and unintentional weight loss. Physical examination revealed pale palpebral conjunctiva and sweating on the palms and soles. Laboratory findings confirmed megaloblastic anemia secondary to vitamin B12 deficiency, with elevated mean corpuscular volume (MCV), reticulocyte count, serum methylmalonic acid (MMA), and homocysteine levels. Treatment with intramuscular cyanocobalamin injections and oral vitamin B12 supplementation led to symptomatic improvement and normalization of hematological parameters. This case underscores the crucial role of dietary habits in hematological health. Vegetarian and vegan diets, devoid of animal products rich in vitamin B12, increase the risk of deficiency. Early recognition and management of such deficiencies are imperative to prevent long-term complications. A literature review corroborates the association between vegetarianism/veganism and megaloblastic anemia risk. Healthcare providers should vigilantly assess dietary histories, particularly in patients with hematological abnormalities. Further research is warranted to explore strategies for optimizing nutrient intake in individuals adhering to vegetarian or vegan diets, aiming to mitigate the risk of nutritional deficiencies and associated complications.
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