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What Are The Symptoms Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Jan 2014
Question: symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Symptoms listed for you sir Detailed Answer: Hello sir and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I would be more than happy to help you with your query sir. Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency are as follows: -Generalized weakness or lethargy -Oral ulceration or soreness -Heart palpitations -Change in heart rhythm -Bleeding gums or soreness -Difficulty in feeding due to soreness of oral cavity which can also result in weight loss -Paleness of skin -Loss of appetite -Mood swings -Change in bowel habits (i.e. Diarrhea or constipation) -Stomach upset -Numbness or tingling of extremities (especially fingers and/or toes) I hope you find my response helpful sir. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you. Best wishes.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

Brief Answer: Symptoms listed for you sir Detailed Answer: Hello sir and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I would be more than happy to help you with your query sir. Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency are as follows: -Generalized weakness or lethargy -Oral ulceration or soreness -Heart palpitations -Change in heart rhythm -Bleeding gums or soreness -Difficulty in feeding due to soreness of oral cavity which can also result in weight loss -Paleness of skin -Loss of appetite -Mood swings -Change in bowel habits (i.e. Diarrhea or constipation) -Stomach upset -Numbness or tingling of extremities (especially fingers and/or toes) I hope you find my response helpful sir. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you. Best wishes.