B12 deficiency and gastrointestinal (GI) upset

[WiscGuy]

Many people with B12 deficiency mention gastrointestinal (GI) upset. I came across a brief article that discusses some aspects of this relationship.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/344...

The article introduction includes the following statement:

"To date, clinical guidance for best practices related to the diagnosis and management of atrophic gastritis remains very limited in the United States, which leads to poor recognition of this preneoplastic condition and suboptimal risk stratification. In addition, there is heterogeneity in the definitions of atrophic gastritis, autoimmune gastritis, pernicious anemia, and gastric neoplasia in the literature, which has led to confusion in clinical practice and research. Accordingly, the primary objective of this Clinical Practice Update is to provide clinicians with a framework for the diagnosis and management of atrophic gastritis."

[mary70]

Best result is to go to your doctors and ask for a blood test in order to know your symptoms of your B12

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What are the symptoms of a B12 deficiency?

Key points about vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

Without enough oxygen, your body can't work as well. Symptoms include weak muscles, numbness, trouble walking, nausea, weight loss, irritability, fatigue, and increased heart rate. Treatment may include vitamin B12 supplements.

hopkinsmedicine.org › ...

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia | Johns Hopkins Medicine

[Narwhal10]

Thanks WiscGuy,

Just so people understand, medical terminology, please may you explain,

1) atrophic gastritis.

2) preneoplastic.

3) suboptimal risk stratification.

4) heterogeneity.

5) gastric neoplasia.

I am sure Dr Google will help.

All the best.

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