B12 vitamin deficiency
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia can cause a wide range of symptoms.These usually develop graduallybut can worsen if the condition goes untreated.
Anaemia is whereyou have fewer red blood cells than normal oryou havean abnormally low amountof a substance called haemoglobin in each red blood cell. General symptoms of anaemia may include:
If you have anaemia caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency, you may have othersymptoms in addition to those listed above, such as:
Some of these symptoms can also occur in people who have a vitamin B12 deficiency, but have not developed anaemia.
Additional symptoms in people withanaemia caused by a folate deficiency can include:
See your GP if you're experiencing symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia.These conditions can often be diagnosed based on your symptoms and the results of a blood test.
Although many of the symptoms improve with treatment, some problems caused by the condition can be irreversible if left untreated. The longer the condition goes untreated, the higher the chance of permanent damage.
Read about vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells
Read about the symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which usually develop gradually but can worsen if the condition goes untreated
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of either of these vitamins affects the bodys ability to produce fully functioning red blood cells.
Read about diagnosing vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which can often be diagnosed by your GP based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests
Read about treatment options for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which will depend on what's causing the condition.
Read about complications of vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency, which are rare as the condition can usually be easily and effectively treated