Question

Epilepsy, muscular distrophy, cardiac oedema and mental confusion are caused by deficiency of which of the following vitamin?

• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin E
• C. Vitamin $B_1$
• D. Vitamin$B_{12}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D Vitamin$B_{12}$

• Vitamin B${}_{12}$ deficiency can lead to vitamin B${}_{12}$ deficiency anaemia and neurologic dysfunction. Anaemia result in weakness, fatigue, light-headedness, rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing and pale colour to the skin. It may also cause easy bruising or bleeding, including bleeding gums.
• GI side effects including sore tongue, stomach upset, weight loss, and diarrhea or constipation.
• If the deficiency is not corrected, nerve cell damage can result. If this happens, vitamin B${}_{12}$ deficiency may result in tingling or numbness to the fingers and toes, difficulty walking, mood changes, depression, memory loss, disorientation and, in severe cases, dementia.
• Vitamin B${}_{12}$ deficiency can also cause symptoms of mania and psychosis, fatigue, memory impairment, irritability, depression, ataxia, and personality changes.