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Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency
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Symptoms The symptoms associated with B12 and folate deficiency are frequently subtle and nonspecific. They are related to the resulting macrocytic anaemia, nerve involvement, and gastrointestinal changes. Patients with an early deficiency may be diagnosed before they experience any overt symptoms. Other affected patients may experience a variety of mild to severe symptoms that can include:
Confusion
Paranoia
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Fatigue, weakness
Loss of appetite
Malabsorption
Pallor
Rapid heart rate
Shortness of breath
Sore tongue and mouth
Tingling, numbness, and/or burning in the feet, hands, arms, and legs (with B12)
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