In 60% of anemic<unk> s, megaloblastic anemia affects 2-4% of population.<unk> s of all age groups may develop megaloblastic anemia. The incidence of megaloblastic anemia increases with age. Megaloblastic anemia commonly affects older age group. Males are more commonly affected by megaloblastic anemia than females. In deficiencies of vitamin b12 and folate causing megaloblastic anemia, supplementation are made with Cyanocobalamine and Folic Acid respectively based on the severity and the cause. LDH falls in 2 days. Hypokalemia requiring replacement can occur in the acute phase as new cells are being generated rapidly. A reticulocytosis begins in 3-5 days and peaks in 10 days. The Hematocrit will rise within 10days. If it does not, suspect another disorder. Hypersegmented polymorphonuclear cells disappear in 10-14 days.
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