Ireland
A 19-year-old male asked:
Are the neurological symptoms from vitamin b12 deficiency reversible?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lori Semelanswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
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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A Verified Doctoranswered
45 years experience
B 12 deficiency: Partially reversible. If neurological symptoms are advanced and long-standing, then reversal will not happen. It is essential to prevent B12 deficiency - and if it develops, to get therapy asap;.
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CA
A 46-year-old member asked:
Why does vitamin B12 deficiency cause neurological symptoms?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Required by nerves: This co-factor is needed by the nerves to stay healthy. Each nerve cell has a self repair system that relies on a variety of nutrients in our diet to provide the needed material to keep the walls intact and the cell working. Lack of B12 eventually causes that repair system to start breaking down and nerve cells malfunction or degenerate, leading to neurologic symptoms.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Can having vitamin B12 deficiency cause OCD symptoms?
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Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
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.
5.1k viewsReviewed Jun 21, 2020
A 29-year-old member asked:
What are signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
B12 deficiency: Mental confusion, headaches, impulsivity, paranoia, pins & needles in extremeties, balance problems.
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Dr. Alan Ali commented
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Provided original answer
Yes, it can be hereditary
Nov 15, 2012
A 47-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wanda Bedinghausanswered
Holistic Medicine 51 years experience
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.
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