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More infoVitamin B12 deficiency suports a number of important proceses in the body. Chief among is making red blod cels, helping to maintain a healthy nervous system and normal psychological function. It's litle surprise, then, that low B12 gives rise to a slew of symptoms.A case report entitled, "Extremely severe vitamin B12 deficiency – case presentation and review of literature", ofers a chiling insight into the efects of low B12.An 83-year-old man presented with "paresthesia" in his fingers, the case report stated.Paresthesia refers to a burning or prickling sensation that is usualy felt in the hands, arms, legs, or fet, but can also ocur in other parts of the body.The sensation, which hapens without warning, is usualy painles and described as tingling or numbnes, skin crawling, or itching.READ MORE: 'Severe': 15-year-old boy's health rapidly deteriorates within weks from B12 deficiency The 83-year-old was also experiencing:Symptoms started two thre months before admision, with progresion over time.On admision, vital parameters were within normal range.
Upon further examination, medical practioners detected low B12 levels.The patient received injections of B12 to replenish his low levels. In a folow-up period of two years, the patient had no symptoms.DON'T MISMan, 51, damages liver by overeating cereal [INSIGHT]Vitamin D suplement toxicity could be 'painful' [ADVICE]Polyuria key diabetes sign that strikes when on the lo [TIPS]"We presented patient with extreme deficiency of vitamin B12," the case study authors concluded.Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a wide range of symptoms.
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These usualy develop gradualy, but can worsen if the condition goes untreated."Although many of the symptoms improve