Upper Arm: The side or back of the upper arm can be used for subcutaneous injections, which are less common but may be a suitable alternative for some patients
Many patients come in just for B12 without any other treatment
The most common vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms are: Fatigue Weakness Loss of appetite Weight loss Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet Soreness of the mouth or tongue A pale yellow tinge to your skin Difficulty maintaining balance Disturbed vision Depression Confusion Poor short-term memory A severe vitamin B12 deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia, also known as vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, where red blood cells are not produced properly and are larger than normal
Supplementing with vitamin B12 lowers homocysteine levels and may improve mood, particularly in response to stress
During pregnancy, you need more B12 because it gets stored by the placenta, which provides the fetus with enough of the vitamin to double moms B12 concentrations
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