Deficiency of Vitamin B12 in Pimpri
Learn why Vitamin B12 is important and what happens when there is a deficiency of Vitamin b12 in Pimpri
By Dr. Mayuresh Umalkar
What is Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 also known as Cobalamine is one of the important vitamins of B complex vitamins series.
What are the functions of Vitamin B12?
- Formation of Red blood Cells
- DNA production required for Brain , spinal cord and nerves functioning
What are the signs and symptoms of deficiency of Vitamin B12?
- Fatigue weakness/tiredness
- Pale skin (Anemia)
- Increased heart rate
- Tingling numbness muscle weakness
- Constipation, Diarrhea & loss of appetite
Which food contains Vitamin B12?
- Dairy products milk, cheese
- Poultry products eggs, chicken
- Meat
- Fish
Which Vegetables and fruits contains Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is not available in Vegetables or fruits, so people who eat only a vegetarian diet with no dairy products are at risk of developing Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Who are at risk of developing deficiency of Vitamin B12 in Pimpri?
- People with Vegan diet without dairy products
- Atrophic gastritis
- Small intestine diseases
- Gastric surgery
- Alcoholics
- People who regularly take antacids such as Pantoprazole, Esmoprazole, Rabeprazole, Ranitidine
What is the treatment for deficiency of Vitamin B12 in Pimpri?
- Increase the dietary intake of Vitamin B12-rich food
- Take Vitamin B12 fortified Food
- Oral/Injection supplements of Vitamin B12
What are the Serious Complications of deficiency of Vitamin B12 in Pimpri?
In the long run, Vitamin B12 deficiency people may have –
- Memory loss
- Vision problem
- Loss of physical coordination (Ataxia) which can affect your whole body
- Difficulties in walking and talking
- Peripheral neuropathy mainly in the legs
About Author - Dr. Mayuresh Umalkar
(Best General Physician Doctor for Vitamin B12 deficiency Treatment in Pimpri Chinchwad)
Dr. Mayuresh Umalkar
Dr. Mayuresh Umalkar is the best General Physician doctor for deficiency of Vitamin B12 in Pimpri Chinchwad area. He has experience of treating almost 50000+ patients so far in his career of 14+ years.
Dr. Mayuresh regularly conduct Health camps in Pimpri Chinchwad area.
