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  2. Vitamin deficiency - Wikipedia

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    The signs and symptoms of niacin deficiency start to revert within days of oral supplementation with large amounts of the vitamin. [23] [24] Chronic alcoholism is a contributing risk factor. Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B 5) deficiency: Irritability, fatigue, and apathy. [25] [26] Extremely rare. Vitamin B 6 deficiency

  3. Pangamic acid - Wikipedia

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    Although given the name "Vitamin B 15" by the Krebses, there is no evidence that it meets the definition of a vitamin as there is no evidence it is a nutrient needed by the body. [ 6 ] Much of the clinical research on pangamic acid took place in the former Soviet Union, though that research often did not describe which of the many compounds ...

  4. Hyperhomocysteinemia - Wikipedia

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    Hyperhomocysteinemia is typically managed with vitamin B 6, vitamin B 9 and vitamin B 12 supplementation. [4] Hyperhomocysteinemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease; supplements of these vitamins may slightly reduce stroke outcome but not myocardial infarction, death from any cause or adverse events.

  5. Tea and toast syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Tea and toast syndrome is a form of malnutrition commonly experienced by elderly people who cannot prepare meals and tend to themselves. The term is not intrinsic to tea or bread products only; rather, it describes limited dietary patterns that lead to reduced calories resulting in a deficiency of vitamins and other nutrients.

  6. Pernicious anemia - Wikipedia

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    There are not enough studies that pills are effective in improving or eliminating symptoms. [12] Often, treatment may be needed for life. [13] Pernicious anemia is the most common cause of clinically evident vitamin B 12 deficiency worldwide. [14] Pernicious anemia due to autoimmune problems occurs in about one per 1000 people in the US.

  7. How to recognize the signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 ... - AOL

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    Vitamin B12 deficiency causes symptoms like fatigue, poor memory, a swollen tongue, and canker sores. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...

  8. Pancytopenia - Wikipedia

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    Sometimes there are obvious clinical clues to suggest underlying B12 deficiency for a cause of pancytopenia. [6] In this selected cases even with severe anemia blood product transfusions can be avoided and vitamin B12 treatment itself suffice. [ 7 ]

  9. Subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord - Wikipedia

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    Prolonged deficiency of vitamin B 12 leads to irreversible nervous system damage. HIV-associated vacuolar myelopathy can present with a similar pattern of dorsal column and corticospinal tract demyelination. [citation needed] It has been thought that if someone is deficient in vitamin B 12 and folic acid, the vitamin B 12 deficiency must