Vitamin B12 deficiency..a warning sign that appears in the foot
Vitamin B12 supports vital functions in the body, so a lack of vitamin B12 can cause a series of problems, and there are several signs of deficiency of this vitamin, one of which is a sign that may appear in the foot, in addition to other common symptoms that we will mention in this report based on information I published The newspaper "Express".
A report published in the Canadian Academic Journal of Family Physician revealed the presence of skin lesions on the feet as clinical signs of vitamin B12 deficiency, and they have different characteristics from the surrounding skin, including color, shape, size and texture, so that the patient suffers from unexplained and unaccompanied skin lesions, and after Vitamin B12 deficiency treatment The condition with skin pigmentation and skin lesions improved within two weeks.
Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Other common symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency include:
Paleness or yellowing of the skin.
Inflammation and redness of the tongue
mouth ulcer
Feeling tingling and numbness
blurred vision
Depression and mood changes.
Decreased mental abilities such as memory and comprehension.
Usually a diet that includes meat, fish and dairy products provides enough vitamin B12, but people who do not eat these foods regularly can develop a vitamin B12 deficiency, and they should undergo tests and consult a doctor to compensate for this vitamin deficiency.
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