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Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2014

A 63-year-old female complains of general weakness, a feeling of heaviness, compression in the epigastrium, postprandial fullness, nausea, belching after meals. These symptoms have been observed for about 15 years. Objectively: body temperature is 36,4°C, respiratory rate - 20/min, Ps - 88/min, blood pressure - 115/75 mm Hg. Skin and mucous membranes are pale. Blood test results: RBC -2,0-1012/l, Hb -100 g/l. Tests revealed parietalcell antibodies. What is the most likely reason for the development of anemia in this patient?

Answer options

  1. Disruption of hemoglobin synthesis
  2. Disruption of erythropoietin synthesis
  3. Production of antibodies to intrinsic factor
  4. Impaired iron absorption
  5. Increased loss of iron
Correct answer

Production of antibodies to intrinsic factor

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