People with undiagnosed symptoms should consider that they may have a vitamin B12 deficiency.<\/p>\n
While it's unlikely that your symptoms are caused by the condition, there are still many people that have a lack of B12.<\/p>\n
A quick blood test could reveal whether you should be adding more B12 to your diet.<\/p>\n
You should consider having your B12 levels checked if you develop any of these five warning signs.<\/p>\n
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\"Unfortunately, B12 deficiency is common, especially in the elderly,\" said dietitian Helen West.<\/p>\n
She wrote for medical website Healthline: \"Youre at risk of deficiency if you dont get enough from your diet or arent able to absorb enough from the food you eat.<\/p>\n
\"Unfortunately, symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency can take years to show up, and diagnosing it can be complex.<\/p>\n
\"If youre at risk and have any of the symptoms above, speak to your doctor.\"<\/p>\n
For many people, a B12 deficiency can be easily rectified by making some simple diet swaps, she added.<\/p>\n
The best sources of vitamin B12 include beef, liver, dairy foods, eggs, and salmon.<\/p>\n
Around one in 10 people aged 75 or over have a B12 deficiency.<\/p>\n
But, taking B12 supplements could also help to treat a deficiency.<\/p>\n
It's crucial that you speak to a doctor as soon as possible, if you think that you're at risk of the condition.<\/p>\n
That's because it can lead to some severe complications if it's left untreated.<\/p>\n
The deficiency may lead to heart conditions, or problems with the nerve system, if it isn't treated as early as possible.<\/p>\n
Some treatments can lower your risk of developing these complications, but some - like nerve damage - may be irreversible.<\/p>\n
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