While a vitamin deficiency does not sound all that serious, it really can be. The signs and symptoms along can be cause for alarm. Some common signs of this problem include:
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Numbness of the extremities
Sore mouth
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Cessation of menstruation
Confusion
Memory loss
Hallucinations
Disorientation
Anemia
Nervousness
Behavioral changes
Enlarged mucus membranes
Yes, those are a lot of signs and symptoms. If you have a combination of the above, you should really see your doctor right away. Studies have shown that B12 deficiency can even cause nerve damage.
It can be a scary thought to one day learn that you are seriously lacking this vitamin to the point where it is adversely affecting your health. If it turns out that you are suffering from anemia caused by a lack of B12, you will most likely be treated with B12 injections and then later on weaned off of these shots to be replaced by a balance diet. If, however, you have something called pernicious anemia, you will more than likely need B12 injections for the rest of your life.
A lack of vitamin B12 can reek havoc on your body, not to mention your mind. However, with an acute awareness of your own body and proper treatment, you should be just fine.
Read more: http://www.testcountry.org/signs-and-symptoms-of-vitamin-b12-deficiency.htm#ixzz0OLeKniS7
Axel is an English Teacher and a vegan teaching English in South Korea. Writing about Korean culture is a great way to discover people and their traditions. He was on a juice feast/fast from April 12 2009 - July 1, 2009 totaling 80 days and lost 70lbs. To start, he weighed 250lbs and completed his fast at 180lbs. Today August 22, 2009, he still remains at 180lbs as a Vegan.
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