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Two mouth symptoms could signal harmful vitamin deficiency
If this vitamin deficiency is not treated it can result in irreversible neurological problems
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Two "sore" symptoms in the mouth could indicate a vitamin B12 deficiency (
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Health experts have warned that two painful signs in the mouth could signal a potentially dangerous deficiency. These âsoreâ symptoms could mean that you are low in vitamin B12.
Our bodies rely on a number of vitamins and minerals, which we should be able to get from a balanced diet, to stay healthy. Without certain key nutrients the body can struggle to function to the best of its ability.
Vitamin B12 is found in a lot of animal products including meat, cheese and eggs, making it more common among vegans and vegetarians, and it one such vital nutrient. It is required to help produce red blood cells, affecting the amount of oxygen your body gets.
Without it you can be left feeling weak, have difficulty with movement and experience mood changes. Long-term B12 deficiency can even result in irreversible neurological changes and infertility, the NHS warns.
Ulcers in the mouth are one symptom of a B12 deficiency (Image:
Getty)Therefore, spotting the signs of a B12 deficiency as soon as possible is crucial. Two such symptoms can appear in the mouth.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a physical sign of a B12 deficiency is a âsoreâ mouth and tongue. The NHS also lists a âsore and red tongue,â known as glossitis, as a symptom alongside mouth ulcers.
âVitamin B12 deficiency can cause physical, neurological and psychological symptoms,â the Cleveland Clinic explains. âThe symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can develop slowly and can get worse over time.
âSome people may have no symptoms despite having a low level of vitamin B12 in their bodies. People with vitamin B12 deficiency can have neurological symptoms and/or damage without anaemia (lack of red blood cells).â
Other physical symptoms are:
Feeling very tired or weak Experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea Not feeling as hungry as usual Weight loss Having yellowish skin. Meanwhile, neurological symptoms of a B12 deficiency include: Numbness or tingling in your hands and feet Vision problems Having a hard time remembering things or getting confused easily Having a difficult time walking or speaking like you usually do.You might also experience psychological changes like feeling depressed and irritable. In some cases simply upping the intake of the vitamin in your diet will help.
If a B12 deficiency is not treated it can lead to irreversible problems (Image:
Getty)Foods containing B12 include:
Meat Salmon and cod Milk and other dairy products Eggs Yeast extract (such as Marmite) Some fortified breakfast cereals and soy products.However, if your deficiency is more severe or your body is unable to properly absorb B12, supplements or injections from a GP will be needed. The Cleveland Clinic advises seeking medical help if you are suffering from symptoms of a B12 deficiency to prevent it from getting worse.
âIf you are experiencing symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency or are at risk for developing vitamin B12 deficiency, contact your healthcare provider to see if you should take a blood test to measure your vitamin B12 level,â it says.
âIf you have already been diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency and are experiencing new or concerning symptoms, be sure to reach out to your healthcare provider.â
According to the NHS adults (aged between 19 and 64) need about 1.5 micrograms (mcg) a day of vitamin B12. It advises taking no more than two mcg a day in supplement form if you are unable to get enough through diet.
