Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms | B12 Deficiency | Vitamin B12 deficiency in 90 seconds

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms | B12 Deficiency | Vitamin B12 - All You Need to Know | 10 warning signs of vitamin b12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 is necessary for DNA synthesis, energy production, and central nervous system function .
B12 insufficiency and deficiency is often due to limited dietary intake, malabsorption, certain medical conditions, or the use of B12-depleting medications.
Ability to absorb B12 from food declines with age; therefore it is more common in older adults. It is also common in pregnancy and can be seen in young adults and children.
In this video we have discussed about the most common signs & symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Fatigue & Tired:
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause Weakness, tiredness, or lightheadedness
Glossitis:
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause Red, painful, and inflammed tongue. This condition is called Hunter’s glossitis or Moeller’s glossitis. This can be an early sign of Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Paresthesia in hands & feet:
Paresthesia is a medical term that refers to a burning or pins-and-needles sensation in certain areas of the body, like the hands and feet.
Many adults and kids who have B12 deficiency report experiencing paresthesia
People with diabetes taking metformin are at a higher risk of developing B12 deficiency, because this medication can reduce vitamin B12 absorption in the body
Depression:
Vitamin B12 deficiency is also associated with a risk of developing depression. Vitamin B12 is a needed for our central nervous system development.
Low or deficient B12 levels may lead to other mental conditions, including psychosis and mood disorders
Difficulty concentrating and mental impairment:
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause concentration problem and it is more common in older people.
Gastrointestinal problems:
A B12 deficiency may also cause diarrhea, nausea, constipation, bloating, gas, and other gastrointestinal symptoms
Headache:
Headaches are amongst the most commonly reported symptoms related to B12 deficiency in both adults and kids.
Muscle cramps and muscle weakness. B12 deficiency negatively impacts motor and sensory nerve function, which can cause muscle cramps and weakness
Impaired coordination. A person with B12 deficiency may have difficulty walking and balancing
Erectile dysfunction. Men with B12 deficiency may experience erectile dysfunction as a result of increased levels of homocysteine in the body
Vision disturbances. B12 deficiency may cause vision disturbances, possibly due to damage to the optic nerve
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