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This includes people with: Pernicious anaemia (autoimmune destruction of intrinsic factor-producing cells), typically requiring lifelong IM injections Crohn's disease or surgical resection affecting the terminal ileum Coeliac disease causing malabsorption (may improve with gluten-free diet) Chronic pancreatitis reducing enzyme availability needed for B12 release Vegans and strict vegetarians need reliable B12 sources through fortified foods or supplements, as plant-based diets contain negligible amounts of active B12

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In certain cases, healthcare providers must also report elevated B12 levels with the ICD 10 code for elevated Vitamin B12

Whether symptoms become permanent depends on the underlying contributors, including neurologic involvement, co-infections, autonomic dysfunction, persistent infection in selected patients, or other medical conditions