Doctor explains clinical signs of Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency | Glossitis, mouth ulcers etc.

Dr O'Donovan explains 7 key signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency (including real clinical photos) including angular chelitis (stomatitis), glossitis, mouth ulcers, diarrhoea, pigmentation of the hands and nails, jaundice + more.

Symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency can include:

extreme tiredness
a lack of energy
pins and needles (paraesthesia)
a sore and red tongue
mouth ulcers
muscle weakness
disturbed vision
psychological problems, which may include depression and confusion
problems with memory, understanding and judgement.

When to see a GP!

See a GP if you think you may have a vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.
These conditions can often be diagnosed based on your symptoms and the results of a blood test.
It's important for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.
This is because although many of the symptoms improve with treatment, some problems caused by the condition can be irreversible.

Further information via NHS website:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamin...

Information from patientinfo.co.uk:

https://patient.info/allergies-blood-...
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