healthy nerve cells and the protective myelin surrounding many nerves.
A deficiency can cause neurological symptoms such as:
- tingling in the hands or feet
- numbness
- weakness
- balance problems
- fatigue
Correcting a genuine B12 deficiency may improve symptoms and help prevent additional nerve damage.
People at higher risk of deficiency can include older adults, people following
of your heart. During the standard version, called a transthoracic echocardiogram, a healthcare professional moves a small probe across your chest.
The images help assess how well your heart pumps, how its chambers function, and