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Does Vitamin B12 Cause Constipation?
Macrocytic anemia
Symptoms
People with mild anemia may have no symptoms, or symptoms may be very mild.
More typical symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia include:
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Diarrhea or constipation -
Fatigue , lack of energy, or light-headedness when standing up or with exertion Loss of appetite -
Pale skin - Problems concentrating
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Shortness of breath , mostly during exercise - Swollen, red tongue or bleeding gums
Symptoms from nerve damage caused by vitamin B12 deficiency that has been present for a...
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