How to tell by hand and foot that you lack vitamin B12

Dr. Ioannis Liakas, director of Vie Aesthetics, listed several signs that indicate a deficiency

vitamin B12 in the body. All these symptoms are related to the condition of the legs or arms. Discuss

One medical portal talks aboutcase of vitamin B12 deficiency in a 62-year-old man. Because of this, he developed tingling sensations in his body, difficulty walking, severe joint pain, shortness of breath, and yellowing of the skin.

According to Dr. Ioannis Liakas, one ofAn important sign of B12 deficiency is numbness of the hands and feet, tingling in them. As the NHS adds, this symptom is also known as paresthesia. At the same time, the feeling of tingling or numbness is similar to the fact that you have needles or pins under your skin.

And these are not the only signs of vitamin deficiencyAT 12. Other symptoms include loss of appetite and weight, difficulty balancing, poor memory, fatigue, weakness, pain in the mouth or tongue, and mouth ulcers.

As a rule, all these symptoms occur gradually.

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