MOSCOW, 17 Sep. Tingling and numbness in fingers and toes may indicate a deficiency in a vital vitamin in the human body, writes the British edition Express, citing research results from scientists from the University of Michigan Health. It is about vitamin B12. Its lack can cause nerve damage, which in turn causes discomfort in the arms and legs. Numbness and tingling, experts say, should not be intimidating, however, if such symptoms are observed too often, you should consult a doctor, undergo an examination and begin treatment. .B12 is a water-soluble vitamin also called cobalamin. He is not only responsible for the functioning of the nervous system, but is involved in the production of red blood cells and DNA. A deficiency in this nutrient can damage nerves and cause tingling and numbness in the arms and legs, muscle weakness, and loss of reflexes.
A syndrome that causes a feeling of severe fatigue has been revealed It was previously known that a thick and reddened tongue may be a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency, the lack of which increases the risk of pernicious anemia.
