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Complications of Vitamin B12 Deficiency-1

Patient was educated on the complications of vitamin B12 deficiency as follows: Shortness of breath: Deficiency of vitamin B12 can result in compromised and incomplete maturation of red blood cells. This can result in immature and short-lived red cells in blood circulation that are poorly functional, in comparison to the mature red blood cells. This can lead to poor oxygen transport by red blood cells, reduced count of red blood cells, and anemia. Low oxygen [...]

Risk Factors for Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia-2

Patient was educated on the causes of vitamin B12 deficiency as follows: Vegan lifestyle Vitamin B12 is mainly present in organ meat, muscle meat, and milk & animal products. Individuals that are strictly vegans have very limited sources of vitamin B12 and so, can be at increased risk for deficiency. Injury to small intestine Vitamin B12 is normally absorbed in the small intestine. Any injury to small intestine, such as, in individuals with Crohn’s disease [...]

Risk Factors for Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia-1

Patient was educated on the causes of vitamin B12 deficiency as follows: Malnutrition Major source of vitamin B12, being dietary, poor nutrition intake in general by malnourished patients is a significant risk factor for B12 deficiency. Alcohol abuse Alcohol abuse can interfere with vitamin B12 absorption in the intestines, lead to a malnutrition state, and result in B12 deficiency. Compromised Vitamin B12 absorption Vitamin B12 needs acidic environment, to get absorbed in the small intestine. [...]

Sources of Vitamin B12

Patient was educated on sources of Vitamin B12 as follows: Vitamin B12 is mainly present in meat and animal products. So, individuals that are strictly vegans have very limited sources of vitamin B12 and can be at increased risk for deficiency. Rich animal sources of Vitamin B12 include: Organ meat, such as, liver & kidney and muscle meat, from chicken, turkey, pig, lamb, and beef are very rich sources of Vitamin B12. Animal products, such [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia-3

Patient was educated on signs and symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia as follows: Vitamin B12 is required for normal maturation of red blood cells in the human body. Mature red blood cells in circulation help pick up oxygen from the lungs, transport oxygen, and deliver it to the various body tissues. Deficiency of vitamin B12 can result in compromised and incomplete maturation of red blood cells. This can result in immature red cells in [...]