Patient's question:
I have been experiencing dizziness recently, and I can't eat properly either. My mental state isn't great either. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it's a blood-related issue. Could you please tell me if elderly patients with megaloblastic anemia can drink milk?Doctor's answer:
Macrocytic anemia, also known as megaloblastic anemia, is primarily caused by a deficiency in folic acid and B12. The goal is to supplement folic acid and B12 beyond treatment. As for giving your patient milk, it is acceptable, but it has no therapeutic effect on macrocytic anemia because milk is high in protein and does not contain folic acid or B12. Therefore, it is recommended that you supplement your mother with both high protein and folic acid and B12.