Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency .. Warning signs you find in the nails

There are many symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency that can appear in different places in the body, including warning signs that may occur in the nails.

And the British newspaper "Express" quoted a report of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), saying that among the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency are hyperpigmentation in the nails, such as changing their color to blue or black, and the presence of dark longitudinal or retinal lines.

The report added that nail pigmentation associated with vitamin B12 deficiency is more common in dark-skinned patients.

General symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include jaundice, sore and red tongue, tingling, blurred vision and depression.

It is important to note that these feelings and sensations can also be symptoms of other conditions;

It is therefore important to consult a general practitioner and have a laboratory examination before resorting to any treatment.

The report noted that complications of vitamin B12 deficiency can be prevented if the condition is recognized and treatment is started early, in order to avoid complications that may include heart problems, vision problems, memory loss, peripheral neuropathy and other complications.

The British Health Service says that if some neurological problems appear due to a lack of vitamin B12, some of them cannot be cured quickly and may take a long time to treat, so it is important to detect the disease and start treatment early.

The treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency varies according to the condition of each patient, and the doctor may resort to direct injections and nutritional means, the most important of which are meat, salmon, cod fish, milk and eggs.

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