Q. because some people told me that if a vitamin b12 deficiency is left untreated for more then 6 months,it will cause some permanent nerve damage, and i have had the symptoms for 2 years now including (chronic insomnia, chronic fatigue,numbness in my fingers and toes,some muscle cramps,and i can feel my heartbeat and also hear it in my ears,and a very itchy scrotum), do you think that now i have some permanent nerve damage?
A. No! Vitamin B12 deficiency or hypocobalaminemia is a low blood level of vitamin
B12, it can cause permanent
damage to nervous tissue
as a long term effect. Vitamin B 12 was discovered from its relationship to the
disease pernicious anemia , which is an autoimmune disease that destroys parietal cells in the stomach that secrete intrinsic factor . Pernicious anemia,
untreated, is usually fatal
within three years. Once
identified, however, it can
be treated successfully and
with relative ease (although it cannot be
cured and continued
treatment is required).
Intrinsic factor is crucial for
the normal absorption of
B12 in amounts that occur in foods, and thus a lack of
intrinsic factor, as seen in
pernicious anemia, causes a
vitamin B 12 deficiency.
B12, it can cause permanent
damage to nervous tissue
as a long term effect. Vitamin B 12 was discovered from its relationship to the
disease pernicious anemia , which is an autoimmune disease that destroys parietal cells in the stomach that secrete intrinsic factor . Pernicious anemia,
untreated, is usually fatal
within three years. Once
identified, however, it can
be treated successfully and
with relative ease (although it cannot be
cured and continued
treatment is required).
Intrinsic factor is crucial for
the normal absorption of
B12 in amounts that occur in foods, and thus a lack of
intrinsic factor, as seen in
pernicious anemia, causes a
vitamin B 12 deficiency.
Can b12 anemia spread from mother to son?
Q. My mom was diagnosed a few years ago with Vitamin b12 deficiency/anemia. Is it a genetic thing?
A. Maybe not. If U experience any such symptoms, it is curable by Acupressure techniques & Indian Natural Remedies.
PS. If satisfied/benefited with, inform others to browse 'Yahoo Answers� on any health issue.
Source: �HEALTH IN UR HANDS� Vol.I & II available in all Indian Languages all over the globe---by Dr.Devendra Vora, DSc.,MD.,FRCP.,---an octogenarian & the pioneer in Acupressure in India.
Dr.Vora, the world renowned Acupressurist, an octogenarian and the Bhishma Pithamaha of acupressure in India--- cured and caused to cure more than 150000 cases of Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, irregular menses and also many other most dreaded diseases---
PS. If satisfied/benefited with, inform others to browse 'Yahoo Answers� on any health issue.
Source: �HEALTH IN UR HANDS� Vol.I & II available in all Indian Languages all over the globe---by Dr.Devendra Vora, DSc.,MD.,FRCP.,---an octogenarian & the pioneer in Acupressure in India.
Dr.Vora, the world renowned Acupressurist, an octogenarian and the Bhishma Pithamaha of acupressure in India--- cured and caused to cure more than 150000 cases of Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, irregular menses and also many other most dreaded diseases---
What causes symptoms in pernicious anemia?
Q. I'm looking for information as to the biochemical reason for pernicious anemia causing symptoms such as sore tongue, difficulty swallowing and stomach pain. I know it's due to a B12 deficiency, but how does that extend to the symptoms I mentioned above? Please cite references if you know of any. I've been searching online for an hour with no luck. Thank you very much, and 10 points for the best answer.
A. I thought this was a result of an iron deficiency, so I looked this term up on the internet. This is what I found:
People who have pernicious anemia can't absorb enough vitamin B12 from food due to a lack of intrinsic (in-TRIN-sik) factor, a protein made in the stomach. This leads to vitamin B12 deficiency.
The condition is called pernicious ("deadly") anemia because it was often fatal in the past, before vitamin B12 treatments were available. Now, pernicious anemia usually is easy to treat with vitamin B12 pills or shots.
With ongoing care and proper treatment, most people who have pernicious anemia can recover, feel well, and live normal lives.
This article doesn't address specific symptoms, but I think you should feel fortunate that at least your symptoms helped lead you to a diagnosis and possible treatment. It also said that if left untreated it can lead to symptoms and conditions much worse that that. The inflammation in any condition is debilitating and can drain you of energy and compound or complicate any disorder. You just need a regimen to compensate for your disorder so you can mend.
People who have pernicious anemia can't absorb enough vitamin B12 from food due to a lack of intrinsic (in-TRIN-sik) factor, a protein made in the stomach. This leads to vitamin B12 deficiency.
The condition is called pernicious ("deadly") anemia because it was often fatal in the past, before vitamin B12 treatments were available. Now, pernicious anemia usually is easy to treat with vitamin B12 pills or shots.
With ongoing care and proper treatment, most people who have pernicious anemia can recover, feel well, and live normal lives.
This article doesn't address specific symptoms, but I think you should feel fortunate that at least your symptoms helped lead you to a diagnosis and possible treatment. It also said that if left untreated it can lead to symptoms and conditions much worse that that. The inflammation in any condition is debilitating and can drain you of energy and compound or complicate any disorder. You just need a regimen to compensate for your disorder so you can mend.
Just diagnosed with vitamin b12 deficiency?
Q. I'm 17 years old and I have just been diagnosed with vitamin b12 deficiency. I'm going to be put on shots.
What does it mean and how could it have developed? What are the symptoms? Will the shots help with fatigue, mood, ect?
What does it mean and how could it have developed? What are the symptoms? Will the shots help with fatigue, mood, ect?
A. I too have a b12 deficiency.
If you're a vegetarian or vegan you're more likely to have a b12 deficiency, but I ate a diet with lots of dairy, meat and eggs! Some people have trouble with the absorption while some don't get enough through their intake.
I was always fatigued, headaches and pain all over. But it's hard to tell whether these symptoms are from the other conditions I have, or from the b12. I've read it can take years for the symptoms of a deficiency to be felt.
The shots may help, they may not but you should continue with them even if you don't feel better.
Just to let you know, the shots hurt a lot! More than any other injection I've had. The medicine is very sticky which makes it painful when it goes into the muscle. My nurse would always push quite hard into my arm where she was going to give the injection. This gets the nerves ready for the pain and it doesn't hurt so much.
Also, side note, if you can, ask your doctor if you can be tested for Celiacs disease. As soon as I was tested and went gluten free I wasn't as deficient anymore (and my folate, which I was deficient in also, is a lot better!)
...
If you're a vegetarian or vegan you're more likely to have a b12 deficiency, but I ate a diet with lots of dairy, meat and eggs! Some people have trouble with the absorption while some don't get enough through their intake.
I was always fatigued, headaches and pain all over. But it's hard to tell whether these symptoms are from the other conditions I have, or from the b12. I've read it can take years for the symptoms of a deficiency to be felt.
The shots may help, they may not but you should continue with them even if you don't feel better.
Just to let you know, the shots hurt a lot! More than any other injection I've had. The medicine is very sticky which makes it painful when it goes into the muscle. My nurse would always push quite hard into my arm where she was going to give the injection. This gets the nerves ready for the pain and it doesn't hurt so much.
Also, side note, if you can, ask your doctor if you can be tested for Celiacs disease. As soon as I was tested and went gluten free I wasn't as deficient anymore (and my folate, which I was deficient in also, is a lot better!)
...
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