Nov 24, 2023, 08:50 PM IST

Vitamin B12: 8 symptoms of B12 deficiency

Sonali Sharma

Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to anaemia which can cause fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and pale skin.

B12 deficiency can damage nerve cells, leading to tingling, numbness, or burning sensations in the hands and feet.

B12 deficiency can lead to cognitive impairment, including memory problems, difficulty concentrating, and mood changes.

Deficiency in vitamin B12 can cause a smooth, glazed appearance of the tongue, also known as glossitis.

B12 deficiency can also cause mouth ulcers, which are small, painful sores that develop on the lining of the mouth vitamin B12 deficiency can also lead to vision problems.

Severe anemia due to B12 deficiency is clear when you see pale or even jaundiced skin tone.

Shortness of breath is caused because of the reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, a consequence of B12-deficiency anemia.

Chronic dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness when walking may result from compromised neurological function