A stinging sensation in the body can be a symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency

JAKARTA – A prickling sensation in the body can be a symptom of deficiency vitamin B12 . This sensation can develop when vitamin B12 levels have shrunk to very low levels.

Reporting from Express, Tuesday (17/8) this condition is referred to as pins and needles, which are usually felt in the hands and feet.

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Vitamin B12 plays an important role in producing myelin, the insulating material that surrounds nerves. Vitamin B12 deficiency can affect this and cause a prickling sensation in the hands and feet.

Vitamin B12 can be stored in the body for several years, but when those reserves are depleted, the damage can be irreversible. Beforehand, be sure to do a blood test if you experience anemia symptoms .

Symptoms of a common vitamin B12 deficiency are associated with anemia. This is because vitamin B12 is also important for the formation of healthy red blood cells. Most people who need B12 treatment, symptoms anemia tends to improve rapidly.

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