Written by Enas Al-Banna, Saturday, August 05, 2023 09:00 PM
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient for the body that helps manufacture red blood cells. It also keeps your nervous system working properly, however, having consistently low levels can be harmful if any of these symptoms are present.
deficiency occurs Vitamin B12 or B9 when the body produces unusually large red blood cells that cannot function normally due to a deficiency of vitamin B12 or folic acid, red blood cells use a chemical known as hemoglobin to transport oxygen throughout the body, when there are abnormally few Having a normal number of red blood cells or an abnormally low number of hemoglobin molecules per red blood cell, this condition is known as anemia.
Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency
According to the “webmd” website, a variety of symptoms can result from anemia caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency or a deficiency of folic acid. They often appear gradually, but if the problem is left untreated, it may get worse, whether it is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B. 12 or folic acid deficiency, most of the symptoms are the same.
Chapped lips, oral manifestations, erythema and decreased population of the tongue, and red, swollen patches outside the lips were listed as the most common signs and symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency in a recent study. Let’s take a better look at these signs and understand how you can spot it in its early stages.
chapped lips
Cheilitis, another name for chapped lips, is a common condition characterized by dryness, redness, and chapped lips. It often occurs as a sign of deficiencies. People with conditions that impair nutritional absorption, such as Crohn’s disease, chronic gastritis, and celiac disease, are at particular risk.
Rash in the mouth
Skin rash and tongue infection are the second most common symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Inflammation of the corner of the lips
Oral signs of vitamin B12 deficiency include angular cheilitis, or mouth or lip discomfort due to low levels of vitamin B12.
Discoloration and burning of the tongue
A swollen and fleshy tongue, as well as a burning sensation, discoloration, and lesions all over the mouth are additional oral signs of vitamin B12 deficiency.
swollen red spots
Vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause swollen, red areas on the outside of the lips at the corners. It is an inflammatory disorder that can last for a few days or be a chronic problem and can occur on one or both sides of the mouth.
red tongue
The term “glossitis” describes an inflammation of the tongue that results in swelling, redness, and pain. Characterized by a shiny tongue that may be smooth or tender, a severely inflamed tongue can become swollen, red, and painful, which can affect the way you talk or eat.
mouth ulcers
Sometimes you can also notice mouth sores when suffering from this deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency may sometimes appear in the form of sores in the mouth or tongue. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause unusually large red blood cells that do not function properly. Which may lead to anemia. Therefore, a deficiency may result in a wide range of symptoms, including mouth sores.
Other symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency
Apart from the significant changes in your mouth, one can also notice the below-mentioned signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency:
A pale yellow tinge to your skin A sore and red tongue Mouth sore Changes in the way you walk and move, Blurred vision Irritability Depression Changes in the way you think, feel and act Decrease in your mental abilities, such as memory, understanding and judgment (dementia).
2023-08-05 18:00:00
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