Vitamin B12 Injections Specialist in Oakland Park, FL and Royal Palm Beach, FL

Many people are recommended to take vitamin B12 shots if they are deficient in B12 or if they have or are likely to develop pernicious anemia. They have also been known to increase concentration, memory, and energy levels, support weight loss by improving metabolism, help boost the immune system, have been shown to improve sleep and can help stop some types of hair loss. Having normal levels of B12 can improve your overall mood and help maintain good health.

Vitamin B12 shots are most frequently prescribed to those who suffer from a deficiency of vitamin B12 or are likely to develop a deficiency. These candidates typically include people who are less able to get B12 naturally from their diet. Vitamin B12 primarily comes from animal-based products, which makes those who follow vegetarian and vegan diets more likely to develop vitamin deficiency. Since vitamin B12 can support metabolisms, it has also been recommended to help those who are struggling to lose weight. Some people may also suffer from pernicious anemia, which inhibits the body from being able to absorb enough vitamin B12, causing a deficiency.

If you have low levels of vitamin B12, you may experience sensations such as numbness or tingling in the hands, legs, or feet, difficulty walking caused by problems with balance, or having an inflamed, swollen tongue. Many people will also experience cognitive difficulties such as problems with vision, memory, thinking, or reasoning, the development of mental illnesses such as depression, or general changes in behavior. Fatigue, lightheadedness, and overall weakness are the most common symptoms of low B12. A deficiency of vitamin B12 can also cause shortness of breath or heart palpitations, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms including constipation, diarrhea, appetite loss, or gas. Some people will also develop a pale-yellow complexion on their skin when suffering from a vitamin B12 deficiency. There are also cases where patients with low B12 levels have problems with fertility or are more likely to develop dementia.

Vitamin B12 may interact with different medications, so it is important to inform your doctor of all other medications, whether they are prescribed or over the counter, to be safe. As well, some people may have allergies or medical conditions that do not allow them to be a good candidate to receive vitamin B12 shots, such as kidney problems, low potassium levels, deficiencies in other vitamins such as iron or folic acid, or just an allergy or sensitivity to vitamin B12 itself.

The main reason that a doctor would prescribe vitamin B12 injections is if the patient is unable to obtain enough vitamin B12 on their own, whether they have pernicious anemia or are unable to get enough of the vitamin through their diet alone. They are only available for a prescription if the patient has been tested and shows low levels of vitamin B12.

If you are exhibiting any of the symptoms aligned with a vitamin B12 deficiency, it would be worth getting tested by a doctor, as having a balanced B12 level helps to ensure good health and can improve your quality of life. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We serve patients from Oakland Park FL, North Lauderdale FL, Pompano Beach FL, Plantation FL, Royal Palm Beach FL, Wellington FL, Westlake FL, Golden Lakes FL, and surrounding areas.