The deficiency of b12 vitamin It is a medical condition that can often go unnoticed. However, a study published in British Medical Journal reveals that, surprisingly, neurological symptoms are the most common in cases of this deficiency.
The study highlights that approximately 85% of people affected by this deficiency present neurological symptoms, which vary in severity and type. Among these, eight particularly stand out. Check them out below:
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1. Ataxia
According to the neurologist Dr. Carina France, ataxia is a movement disorder characterized by incoordination, clumsiness and balance problems.
Individuals with ataxia often have difficulty reaching for objects, making precision errors, tremors in different parts of the body, especially when moving or aiming. something, instability when standing, need to walk with feet further apart, inability to walk in a straight line, frequent falls, dysarthria (slurred speech), dizziness, among others.
Often, people who are not aware of the condition may mistake these symptoms for drunkenness, due to the similarity to the effects of excessive alcohol consumption, which can also cause ataxia.
2. Numbness
When we talk about numbness, it refers to the decrease or loss of sensitivity in certain parts of the body. This term also covers abnormal sensations, such as burning or a stinging sensation, as if they were needles.
3. Balance problems
Difficulty with balance can translate into losing your balance while walking or feeling constantly off balance.
4. Autonomic nervous system dysfunction
This condition develops when there is damage to the autonomic nervous system. Common symptoms are dizziness and fainting when standing up, digestive problems and irregular sweating. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
5. Ringing in the ears
This condition refers to the perception of sounds that do not have an external origin. According to the NHS, these sounds can range from buzzing and hissing to screaming, throbbing and even sounds that resemble music or singing.
6. Spasticity
This condition is characterized by an abnormal hardening of the muscles, which occurs due to muscle contractions that last longer than normal.
7. Paresthesia
This condition is characterized by an abnormal burning or stinging sensation, which is more common in areas such as the hands, arms, legs and feet, but it can also occur in different regions of the body.
8. Myelopathy
As explained by Dr. Carlos Marques, myelopathy refers to a group of conditions that affect the spinal cord, manifesting itself after events such as trauma, injuries, degeneration or diseases associated with this area. Spinal stenosis, which occurs when the spinal canal narrows, is among the main causes of myelopathy.
*With information from the Express.co website
