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Findings to Watch for and Report in Individuals with History of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia-3

Patient was educated on findings to watch for and report in individuals with history of Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia as follows: Shortness of breath: Low B12 content, reduced oxygen pick-up, and resulting anemia lead to deficient oxygen supply to all vital organs, resulting in dyspnea and compromised endurance. Report to your physician regarding any worsening of or exacerbation of SOB and oxygen saturations consistently below 90. Oxygen dependent individuals must report any need for increase [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report in Individuals with History of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia-2

Patient was educated on findings to watch for and report in individuals with history of Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia as follows: Stroke: Optimum levels of Vitamin B12 helps prevent fat deposition inside the blood vessels and plaque formation. Chronic vitamin B12 deficiency can result in fat deposition and plaque formation in blood vessels. Plaque formation can result in narrowing and hardening of blood vessel, contributing to reduced blood flow. Compromised blood flow involving the carotid [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report in Individuals with History of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia-1

Patient was educated on findings to watch for and report in individuals with history of Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia as follows: Neuropathy: Poor DNA synthesis and repair involving the nervous tissues, secondary to B12 deficiency, can result in neuropathy. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any new or worsening symptoms of neuropathy, such as, tingling and numbness of hands and feet, altered sensitivity to touch and temperature, radiating burning sensation in [...]

Complications of Vitamin B12 Deficiency-3

Patient was educated on the complications of vitamin B12 deficiency as follows: Increased risk for infections: Optimum oxygen delivery is important for normal function of body tissues and their ability to fight infections. Low oxygen delivery to tissues in anemic patients leads to compromised function of the tissues and increased susceptibility for infections. Dizziness and confusion: Brain and nervous tissues are highly dependent on oxygen supply for their normal function. Reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery [...]

Complications of Vitamin B12 Deficiency-2

Patient was educated on the complications of vitamin B12 deficiency as follows: Arrhythmia: Compromised oxygen supply to the heart muscle in anemia can result in palpitations and arrhythmias. Patients can present with fluttering in the chest, racing or abnormally slow heartbeat, poorly felt pulse, dizziness, episodes of loss of consciousness, chest pain and/or discomfort, and fainting. Heart disease: Optimum levels of Vitamin B12 helps prevent fat deposition inside the blood vessels and plaque formation. Vitamin [...]