Health Matters | Tired, Confused or Depressed? Vitamin B12 Deficiency Leading Silent Epidemic | N18V

Health Matters | Tired, Confused or Depressed? Vitamin B12 Deficiency Leading Silent Epidemic | N18VA 50-year-old woman, named Rajshree, was experiencing severe tingling, burning, and pain in her hands and feet for a duration of six months. These symptoms significantly impacted her sleep and overall quality of life.Her doctor, Dr Sudhir Kumar – head of the department of neurology at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad – linked the nature of the symptoms to “peripheral neuropathy”, indicating potential nerve damage. Investigations identified a deficiency of Vitamin B12 – a water-soluble vitamin which is excreted daily from the body through urine.Rajshree was predominantly on a vegetarian diet, with non-vegetarian intake occurring only once every 7-10 days, contributing to the deficiency.Following a thorough evaluation, she started treatment with Vitamin B12 injections and medications, and after six weeks, her condition substantially improved