NHS issued a warning about a painful symptom that may be an indication of a serious and potentially harmful vitamin deficiency in the mouth. For the optimum function of the body, it is very important to have certain vitamins and minerals, and they can usually be achieved with healthy, balanced diet.
However, some individuals may still have deficiencies in certain vitamins despite their healthy and balanced diet. Found in animal products such as meat, cheese and eggs Vitamin B12 It becomes a widespread deficiency between vegetarians and vegans.
This vitamin is necessary for the protection of healthy blood and nerve cells. Without this vitamin, blood cells cannot effectively carry oxygen, which leads to anemia.
The common symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include fatigue, tingling and weight loss. However, the two signs that appear in your mouth may indicate that you lack this vitamin.
NHS states that a painful and red language, known as glossite medically, may indicate a deficiency. Glossite changes the color and shape of the tongue, causing painful, red and swollen.
Inflammation also provides a smooth appearance of the tongue, because small protrusions containing taste buds extend and disappear. Oral ulcers are also a possible symptom.
Other symptoms to be considered are as follows:
- Fast breathing or shortness of breath
- Headaches
- Indigestion
- Anorexia
- Palpitations
- Problems with your vision
- Feel weak or tired
- Diarrhea
- Memory, Understanding and Trial Problems (Cognitive Changes)
In some cases, vitamin B12 deficiency can cause symptoms (neurological symptoms) that affect your brain and nervous system, for example:
- Numbness
- Muscle weakness
- Psychological problems that can vary from mild depression or anxiety, confusion and dementia
- Balance and Coordination Problems
- Inability to hold urine
NHS warns that if the deficiency is not immediately handled, these neurological effects may become permanent. Health service, “Neurological problems develop, sometimes they may be irreversible,” he advises.
In addition, B12 deficiency is associated with infertility, stomach cancer and innate injuries.
They can perform blood tests to diagnose the problem and recommend daily B12 supplements in pharmacies or prescribe a number of injections in more severe cases.