Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Vitamin B12 deficiency physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Megaloblastic anemia with ineffective erythropoiesis (inc bili/LDH); atrophic glossitis; and subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord:
- Paresthesias, LE weakness, spasticity, ataxic gait
- Loss of vibration and position sense
- Dementia, personality change
- Dark nails
References
References
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