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A member asked:

I'm interested to know what happens if there is lack of vitamin b12 in our body?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: You will often develop an anemia and certain neurologic problems.

Answered 12/14/2013

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Does atrophic gastritis leading to Pernicious anemia has symptoms like stomach pain ? Or it is a silent feature of old age causing lack of intrinsic factor in order to absorb vitamin b12 ? Can this lack of factor happen in 24 year old guy?

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I am 29year old .I have high chestrol and lack of vitamin d and vitamin b12.I I am on vitamin injection .I want loose a weight please help me .How i can?

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My doctor told me I have high choles. And low on B12 &d3. I have been feeling really tierd and have to nap during the day. Is it the lack of vitamin?

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Is it possible that my recent lack of libido (no sex desires at all) is related to my B12 vitamin and iron deficiency?

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