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Vitamin B12 deficiency
, also known as cobalamin deficiency, is the medical condition in which the blood and have a lower than normal level of vitamin B12.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Decreased ability to think, feeling tired, depression, irritability, abnormal sensations, changes in reflexes
Causes — why it happens
- ·Poor absorption, decreased intake, increased requirements
How it's found
- ·Blood levels below 148–185 pmol/L (200–250 pg/mL) in adults
Prevention
- ·Supplementation in those at high risk
Treatment
- ·Supplementation by mouth or injection
Complications
- ·Megaloblastic , irreversible damage to the brain and nervous system
Outlook
- ·60 years old)
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