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Friday, October, 30, 2009

B12 Deficiency Symptoms Pain

Health Encyclopedia: Diphyllobothriasis

Alternative Names

Fish tapeworm infection


Symptoms

The vast majority of infected individuals have no symptoms. Symptoms seen with heavy infections may include:

  • vague abdominal discomfort
  • nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
  • loss of appetite and weight loss
  • abdominal pain due to intestinal blockage by worms
  • individuals with vitamin B-12 deficiency may suffer:
    • fatigue due to anemia
    • numbness and tingling in their limbs
    • confusion or dementia
  • ...
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Health Guide

Numbness and tingling
...of blood supply to the area. For example, plaque buildup from atherosclerosis in the legs can cause pain, numbness, and tingling while walking. (This is called claudication.) Pressure on the... Read more »
Methylmalonic acid
... How the test will feel When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some... Read more »
Tongue problems
Tongue problems include pain, swelling, or a change in how the tongue looks. Alternative Names Dark tongue; Burning tongue syndrome Considerations The tongue... Read more »
Anemia: Introduction
...vessels. Short life span of RBC (10-20 days) causes anemia. In addition to anemia symptoms, joint and bone pain, infections, and heart failure can occur.Disease occurs in 0.6% and the trait is... Read more »
Anemia: Treatment
...tablets.If the stools are tarry looking as well as black, if they have red streaks, or if cramps, sharp pains, or soreness in the stomach occur, gastrointestinal bleeding may be causing the iron... Read more »

Medications

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...Effects Headache, diarrhea, nausea, gas, stomach pain, constipation, or dry mouth may occur. If... Read more »

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...unlikely but serious side effect occurs: stomach pain Tell your doctor immediately if any... Read more »

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...unlikely but serious side effect occurs: stomach pain Tell your doctor immediately if any... Read more »

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...unlikely but serious side effect occurs: stomach pain Tell your doctor immediately if any... Read more »

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...Side Effects Constipation, cough, dizziness or back pain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »

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