Can vitamin b12 deficiency cause chest pain

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Cardiovascular manifestations
Macular degeneration
Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency
Inflammation of the Stomach (Atrophic Gastritis)
Weight loss surgery
Veganism/Vegetarianism
Malabsorption
Questions your doctor may ask to determine vitamin B12 deficiency
Can a vitamin deficiency cause chest pain?
How does vitamin B12 deficiency affect the heart?
What does B12 deficiency pain feel like?
What are the deficiency signs of vitamin B12?

Vitamin d and B12 deficiency

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I am having chest muscle pain and back pain from last 3 months and I am diagnosed with vitamin B12 and d3 deficiency with 160 and 18.2 level respectively. Then I was on therepy of injection and 60000 IU per week tabs I have 3 weeks therapy completed but still I have pain in hand and chest and also muscle stretch after lifting some heavy things and also some heaviness in neck and back of head!!! How much time it will get back to normal.

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Please Don't worry Don't depend on medicines only Do neck, back and shoulders exercises daily Do ballooning exercise daily or chest exercises daily Use vit D fortified oils for cooking Take milk plus bananas daily Have exposure to mild sunlight daily Take dates beet root jaggery green leafy vegetables regularly Take Tab hifenac TH 1 Twice a day Tab pan 1 tab once a day Tab neurobion forte 1 Twice a day All for 7 days Later on... Take Tab osteon D by sandu pharma 2 per day for 3 months Lohasav 10 ml Twice a day for 3 months Ashwagandharistha 20 ml Twice a day for 3 months You will be benefited

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Cardiovascular manifestations

It is important to note that there is not conclusive evidence that cardiovascular disease is caused by B12 deficiency. While there is an association between B12 deficiency and an increased risk of plaque buildup in the arteries, it is unclear whether this is caused directly by a B12 deficiency.

Chest pain and shortness of breath: This can develop in cases of severe anemia.
Hypoxia or a pale, bluish appearance: If there are insufficient healthy blood cells to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues, individuals may experience severe hypoxia (e.g. a low saturation of oxygen in the blood) and even a pale or bluish appearance.

Macular degeneration

Macular degeneration is a type of vision loss that occurs primarily in old age but is also associated with B12 deficiency. Over multiple years, it appears that B12 supplementation can lower the risk of macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States and is caused by deterioration of the center of the light-receiving part of the eye, the retina. It can be experienced by the following.

A wavy appearance of straight lines
A loss of the central vision
Difficulty focusing: The macula is important for many tasks that require focusing the eye, so reading, recognizing faces, driving and being mindful of driving signs may be impossible with advanced macular degeneration.

Frailty

B12 deficiency contributes to an inadequate supply of functional blood vessels and an inability of the brain to properly communicate with muscles making movement difficult. More specifically, B12 deficiency can cause:

Weakness and fatigue from anemia
Paraplegia: This occurs via a loss of neurons in the spinal cord, which results in a loss of control the movement of the lower limbs and the perception of vibration, pressure, and individual limbs in space.
A difficulty with balance and coordination: The areas of the brain responsible for these actions are affected.

Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency

Causes of B12 deficiency can be related to inflammation of the stomach, effects of weight loss surgery, abiding by a vegan or vegetarian diet, medications, or malabsorption.

Inflammation of the Stomach (Atrophic Gastritis)

Atrophic gastritis is a type of inflammation of the lining of the stomach often called the gastric mucosa. It can affect different parts of the stomach and can be caused by either autoimmune processes in which the body's own immune cells attack the stomach or by inflammation caused by a pathogen (e.g. H pylori).

Autoimmune-related: The body's own immune cells target a special part of the stomach called the antrum near the top that produces a compound that allows for the absorption of B12 later on with digestion. The substance is called intrinsic factor, and without it, normal amounts of B12 are inadequate for digestion.
Pathogen-related: H pylori pathogens are more common causes but often does not affect the antrum. When it does, it is treated with antibiotics.

Weight loss surgery

During weight loss surgery, it is possible, though not uncommon, for the antrum to be damaged or even partially removed. A smaller stomach that can hold less food obviously restricts the amount of food an individual can consume. If the antrum is damaged it can severely reduce the ability to digest B12 and lead to a B12 deficiency.

Veganism/Vegetarianism

Diets that contain very little or no animal products may not contain B12 in sufficient amounts to counteract the loss of B12 through normal daily activities, and over a long period of time, this can lead to B12 deficiency. It is important to supplement B12 in these cases with either a vitamin or with yeast which may have B12 depending on the type. In parts of the world where veganism or vegetarianism have existed for long periods of time, there is frequent B12 deficiency.

Medication

Medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), if taken over a long period of time, can also cause a lack of B12 absorption. The most common medications include proton pump inhibitors and histamine-2 receptor blockers (or PPIs and H2 Blockers as they are more commonly known). These medications may interfere with the acidity of the stomach which separates B12 from the proteins that it is attached to and frees it to bind to carrying proteins within the stomach.

Malabsorption

In the ileum of the gut, a later portion of the small intestine, vitamin B12 that is bound to intrinsic factor is absorbed. In conditions where the ileum is damaged, it is significantly more difficult to absorb vitamin B12. Surgery, intestinal resection, and inflammatory diseases affecting the ileum, particularly Crohn's disease, can cause a lack of ability to absorb B12, resulting in anemia and neurological signs.

Questions your doctor may ask to determine vitamin B12 deficiency

Do you have trouble sleeping?
Have you been feeling more tired than usual, lethargic or fatigued despite sleeping a normal amount?
How long has your current headache been going on?
Are you having difficulty concentrating or thinking through daily activities?
How severe is your headache?

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Can a vitamin deficiency cause chest pain?

Vitamin D deficiency is known to cause hypertrophic costochondral junctions in children ("rachitic rosaries") and sternal pain with adults diagnosed with osteomalacia. We propose that vitamin D deficiency may be related to the chest pain associated with costochondritis.

How does vitamin B12 deficiency affect the heart?

A fast heart rate may be a symptom of vitamin B-12 deficiency. The heart may start to beat faster to make up for the reduced number of red blood cells in the body. Anemia puts pressure on the heart to push a higher volume of blood around the body and to do it more quickly.

What does B12 deficiency pain feel like?

a sore and red tongue (glossitis) mouth ulcers. pins and needles (paraesthesia) changes in the way that you walk and move around.

What are the deficiency signs of vitamin B12?

Key points about vitamin B12 deficiency anemia Without enough red blood cells, your tissues and organs don't get enough oxygen. 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.