Some people may have no symptoms at all, even with low B12 levels
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If you dont get enough B12 in your diet or through supplementation, you may develop one or more of the following symptoms [4]: - Mild fatigue during exercise or daily activities - Heart palpitations - Skin paleness or hyperpigmentation - Glossitis (tongue inflammation) - Neurological symptoms such as loss of reflexes, loss of proprioception (knowing where your limbs are without looking at them), forgetfulness Signs that healthcare providers use to detect a B12 deficiency include [4]: - Megaloblastic anemia (abnormally large and nucleated red blood cells) - Abnormal blood work, including decreased levels of haptoglobin
Its vital to watch for any bad reactions during this intense treatment
These include: Lifestyle interventions (dietary advice, physical activity programmes) Licensed pharmacotherapy such as orlistat, or GLP-1 receptor agonists including semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy, NICE TA875) or tirzepatide (Zepbound) where clinically indicated and available Referral to tier 3 or tier 4 weight management services , including bariatric surgery assessment where appropriate Information on NHS weight management services and eligibility for licensed treatments is available via the NHS website and NICE guidance
The method of giving the shot, like intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous, affects the dose