Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin responsible for the production of red blood cells and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Inadequate intake of vitamin B12 causes vitamin B12 deficiency in the body. The symptoms are pale skin, weakness, and fatigue, a sensation of pins and needles in the body, glossitis and mouth ulcers, breathlessness, and dizziness in the body. Vitamin B12 deficiency is managed by taking adequate vitamin B12 in the body.
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Can vitamin B12 deficiency cause breathlessness?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a blood test recently and my ESR was elevated to 22, while vitamin B12 was low. I have pain in the right armpit and also a pain in the neck. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your B12 level is low, hence it should be treated with Folic acid tablets and Cyanocobalamin injections. 1. Cyanocobalamin 1000 mcg injections are given intramuscularly for six weeks. 2. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) can be high in any inflammatory condition.... Read Full »
I have vitamin B12 deficiency. Please help.
Query: Hello,I am a 45-year-old female. I have vitamin B12 deficiency. What are the common causes of vitamin B12 deficiency? Please give me a general overview of vitamin B12, its role in the body, and its importance for overall health and well-being. What are the typical symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern. Vitamin B12 does a lot of things for your body. It helps make your DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and your red blood cells. Since your body does not make vitamin B12, you have to get it from animal-based foods or from supplements. And you shou... Read Full »
What can be done for my daughter's pernicious anemia?
Query: Hello doctor, I hope you will be able to help me with my daughter's health. The summary of her health is as follows: She was born prematurely at 25 weeks. She had to undergo PDA surgery soon after. She had Hashimoto's hypothyroidism when she was 8 years of age. She had urticaria and angioedema for m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and the medical history of your daughter. I have seen the detailed reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) as well. Let me answer each one of your questions. 1. Her raised cortisol is likely to be due to exogenous steroids use... Read Full »
Do missed doses of Vitamins cause heavy shoulders?
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing heavy shoulders, and then my hands and legs are feeling heavy and tingly. I can feel it go up to my neck and face at times. But the main symptom is heavy shoulders. I do have low vitamin D and B. I forgot to take my supplements for almost a week. When I forget, my le... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concern. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause weakness, body ache and tingling sensation. But you told that after not taking the supplements your symptoms get aggravated. In my opinion, it is psychological only,... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female, and I have been feeling unwell suddenly for the past four to five months. I have been healthy and well before then, I am experiencing symptoms like tachycardia and heart palpitations. I will be sitting watching TV and suddenly my heart starts beating like ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are compatible with vitamin B12 deficiency. I am sure that you will feel better soon after starting vitamin B12 injections. Anyway, I suggest you perform a brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)to exclude ... Read Full »
I have low vitamin B12 levels, headaches on both sides, and exhaustion. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Today I am too much worried when I see my blood report. My vitamin B12 level is too low, 215 pg/ml, as the reference range was (211 to 911). I feel headaches on both sides, pressure in my head, and exhaustion. I want to sleep all the time. The other thing is I have high hemoglobin 17 g/dl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In normal adults, normal male hemoglobin value is between 13 to 17 gm/dl. The hematocrit test (Hct) value is between 40 to 50 %. So your HB value is normal, which is only slightly raised, which might be secondary to dehydration. The chance of polycythemia (primary polycyt... Read Full »
Can vitamin B12 deficiency damage the nerve and affect the feet?
Query: Hi doctor,I am diabetic, suffering from left side chest pain for the past 1.5 years, and have high triglycerides. I have symptoms like fatigue, breathlessness, anxiety, and numbness in the legs. I did a CT angiography test, lipid profile, ECG, ECHO, and TMT. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the reports attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), your ECG (echocardiography) and TMT (treadmill test) are all normal but triglycerides are on higher side due to obesity with fatty liver changes and gallbladder stone. Your symptoms are no... Read Full »
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