A patient who has undergone partial gastrectomy presents with neurological symptoms. Most probable diagnosis:
Ans. (c) Vitamin B12 deficiencyRef: Sabsiton 20th Edition, Page 1212* Following partial gastrectomy there is decreased production of Intrinsic factor which leads to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Folic acid deficiency
Thiamine deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Iron deficiency
Stomach & Duodenum