B12 deficiency symptoms are the symptoms that occur as a result of situations where vitamin B12 is less than the required value in the body.
Vitamin B12, which is very important for the health of the body and nervous system, can cause many problems when it is deficient. It should also be known that vitamin B12 deficiency can sometimes be a symptom of diseases.
What is Vitamin B12?
B12 is a vitamin also known as cobalamin. It is a vitamin of great importance in the production of red blood cells (red blood cells). It is very important in maintaining the health of the body as a whole. However, vitamin B12 can only be taken from outside through food. It is not a vitamin that the body can produce itself. Therefore, individuals should pay close attention to their nutrition and pay attention to a healthy, balanced and regular diet. Symptoms of B12 deficiency are observed when not taken enough.
What are the Symptoms of B12 Deficiency?
- Forgetfulness is one of the main symptoms of B12 deficiency
- Secondly, in case of hair loss, B12 deficiency is the first thing that individuals think of. Other symptoms are
- Fatigue
- Fatigue
- Powerlessness
- Mood disorders, especially depression and excessive irritability
- Attention deficit, difficulty focusing
- Chills
- Heart palpitations
- Numbness in the limbs
- Smooth tongue (spots on the tongue start to disappear)
- Mouth sores (canker sores)
- Dry and lifeless skin
- Weight loss
What are the Causes of B12 Deficiency?
- Following a vegan or vegetarian diet
- Not consuming foods rich in vitamin B12
- Eating disorders (anorexia neurosis, blumia neurosis)
- Continuous application of wrong diets
- Some medicines used
- Advancing age
- Stomach reduction surgeries
- Inability to consume foods rich in B12 due to food allergies
- Stomach and intestinal problems and diseases
- Pregnancy
What are the Symptoms and Treatment of B12 Deficiency?
When the individual who observes the symptoms of B12 deficiency applies to the specialist, it is possible to diagnose B12 deficiency with the blood tests requested by the specialist. As a result of the blood test, B12 deficiency is observed when the vitamin B12 ratio is below the reference values. The causes of B12 deficiency symptoms should be investigated and a treatment should be applied accordingly. If B12 deficiency cannot be eliminated by consuming foods containing vitamin B12, vitamin B12 drugs or vitamin B12 injections are recommended by the specialist. When taken at the specified dose, vitamin B12 can reach normal values. And in this way, B12 deficiency symptoms are treated.
