Matawan, NJ
A 26-year-old male asked:
How long does it take for vitamin b12 deficiency to cause permanent damage?is it possible to reverse?26 years old with 5 years of cognitive problems
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Part reversible: Peripheral nerve damage is generally reversible and damage to central nervous system is usually not. Unless you have been a strict vegan, had stomach or small intestinal resection, Crohn disease for years, tape worm a few other things, it is unlikely that your disease is due to B12 deficiency. It would be prudent to consult a neurologist.
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