STUDY OF NEUROLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF DEFICIENCY OF VITAMIN B12

Abstract

Introduction- Vitamin B12 deficiency is commonly observed parameter in developing countries of world. It may lead to Asymptomatic stage to wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric symptoms. Aim- This study is done to study the prevalence of various neurological complications of B12 deficiency in various age groups and relative percentage of each complication. Method- 50 patients between age of 18 and 80 were analysed. Patients clinical and neurological symptoms were assessed and their diagnosis was confirmed by low serum vitamin B12. Conclusion- The most common neurological symptom was parasthesia in 44% of patients whereas impaired joint position with vibration sensation in 50% of cases was most common sign.