Question 1

why might ldh be elevated in b12 deficiency?

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Non-specific: Elevation of ldh occurs in many conditions and is non-specific.  Red blood cells are little packages stuffed with ldh. Anything that interferes with the integrity of red blood cells (like B12 def) may cause them to leak some of their cargo.

Question 2

in b12 deficiency, if autoantibodies are within normal range could it be thst they were elevated in the past? thank you in advance

Accepted Answer

Malabsorption: There are many other possible causes for B12 deficiency besides autoimmunity: any cause of malabsorption anywhere in the digestive tract from the stomach to the large intestine can eventually cause B12 deficiency.  If you are proven deficient, get regular B12 injections.

Question 3

what does b12 deficiency cause?

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Anemia: The most common complication of B12 deficiency is anemia.  Pernicious anemia, which is an autoimmune process that can cause profound B12 deficiency, is associated also with neurologic symptoms such as weakness/numbness/tingling, memory problems, personality changes.  The tongue can become shiny and sore.  Symptoms respond to vitamin B12 supplementation, frequently injections if pernicious anemia.

Question 4

b12 deficiency cause pts become aggrasive?

Accepted Answer

May be: Vit B12 plays important role in normal functioning of brain and nervous system. Deficiency is known to cause cognitive impairment and behavior disturbances in elderly.

Question 5

what to expect if my current state of b12 deficiency persists?

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B12 injections: B 12 deficiency can be easily treated with injections of b12. Once a month is more than enough, less frequent may be adequate, but at least twice a year. If you get treatment, you should not have issues from B12 deficiency, though the reason for why you have deficiency should also be addressed.

Question 6

should strenuos exercise be avoided if one has b12 deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: First of all, its not too difficult to up your B12 even if you are a vegan, you can take it sublingually. Second, i think the bigger problem is the paresthesias, and pain. Those will inhibit exercise more than the B12 deficiency.

Question 7

help! can b12 deficiency run in families?

Accepted Answer

Possible: The B12 deficiency from lack of the cofactor for absorption from the stomach could "run in families".

Question 8

could hemochromatosis cause b12 deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Possibly indirectly: The principle treatment for iron overload due to hereditary hemochromatosis is phlebotomy--removing blood/red blood cells. Other important nutrients such as B12 and folic acid are also removed. Many hematologists recommend supplementing vitamins B12, B6 &amp; folic acid to help support the blood when a patient is receiving regular phlebotomy. A daily multivitamin/mineral is a good place to start.

Question 9

what happens to hemoglobin in b12 deficiency?

Accepted Answer

B12 Anemia: In B12 deficiency, the type of anemia is known as a macrocyctic anemia or large cell anemia. There is insufficiency anemia in the red blood cell.

Question 10

what are signs and symptoms of b12 deficiency?

Accepted Answer

B12 Deficiency: B12 deficiency can lead to anemia, with symptoms of fatigue, tiredness and exercise related shortness of breath. Neurological symptoms include numbness, parasthesias (tingling of hand and feet), decreased reflexes, ataxia (difficulty walking). Psychiatric symptoms include dementia, personality changes, psychosis, and impaired memory.

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