Question 1

symptoms of vitamin b12 low?

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Many: Main ones are: fatigue, neurological symptoms (like numbness ; tingling), GI symptoms (like nausea, GI upset) and weight loss.

Question 2

is it possible to take excessive vitamin b12?

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No: This is a water soluble vitamin and the body will lose excess by urination. However moderation is an important rule of thumb and there is no reason to take more than 1, 000 units a day even in documented deficiency.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of taking an overdose of vitamin b12?

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Vitamin B12 overdose: Too much vitamin B12 can cause mild diarrhea, skin rashes, hives, breathing problems, heart palpitations, panic attacks, and insomnia. The symptoms typically disappear within a few hours, as the excess B12 is flushed from the system, so no specific treatment is required.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a vitamin b12 defiency?

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Memory,nerve damage: Neurologically, memory issues and tingling in the feet or even spinal cord problems.

Question 5

can someone please tell me the main symptoms of deficiecy of vitamin b12?

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Anemia: Anemia  (megaloblastic anemia).Gastrointestinal symptoms.
Neurological symptoms: sensory or motor deficiencies.
Dementia. Psychological symptoms and mental disorders. Some times it is  the anemia alone but in some cases all of these combined.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency?

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B12 for red cells: Many people are B12 deficient. It's an important nutrient in red blood cell and nerve development.  Symptoms of deficiency include: weakness, fast heart beat, pale skin, easy bruising, tingling or numbness in fingers and toes, difficulty walking, depression, memory loss and dementia.  A significant factor in causes of this deficiency is the use of acid-reducing drugs for gerd.

Question 7

what is the name of the disorder of the liver could result in excess vitamin b12 in the body?

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Cirrhosis: Cirrosis, chronic hepatitis, may cause artifically elevated B12 as the liver store vit B12 and also prodcue the proteins that bind vit B12 in the blood. If the liver is sick, it can not produce the binding  proteins and when measured vit B12 appears as it is elevated, as only the un-bound form of vit B12 is measured.

Question 8

what are signs and symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency?

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B12 deficiency: Mental confusion, headaches, impulsivity, paranoia, pins & needles in extremeties, balance problems.

Question 9

can having vitamin b12 deficiency cause ocd symptoms?

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Not at all likely: Almost no chance of a direct link, but... We do know that: 1) the b vitamins are important to nervous system  functioning. 2) B12 can make a noticeable difference in how good one feels. 3) deficiencies are (by definition) good to correct. So, do try to improve your diet and even supplement nutrients that are hard to get enough of. See a professional for ocd treatment too.

Question 10

are the neurological symptoms from vitamin b12 deficiency reversible?

Accepted Answer

Not Always: The progression of neurologic complications is generally gradual. They are not always reversible with treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency, especially if they have been present for a long time.

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