Your doctor has the ability to recognize the symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency and may order a test to confirm the diagnosis
Patches with fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, are more likely to be absorbed in the skin, compared to water-soluble vitamins, which need certain proteins to aid absorption that are not found in the skin, Dr
Lifelong injections may be required
The standard schedule is a starting point, not a strict rule The 2024 NICE guideline NG239 on B12 deficiency in over 16s makes an important point: the optimal route, dose and frequency of B12 replacement have never been firmly established, and have often followed custom and historical practice
This may indicate a bigger problem going on (inflammation) or just simply a protein deficiency