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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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Tests: FBC, Blood smear, Vitamin B12, Folate, Homocysteine, Methylmalonic acid
Conditions: Malnutrition, Alcoholism, Anaemia

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