Vitamin B12 Deficiency (Malabsorption)
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Vitamin B12 deficiency from malabsorption is a shortage of this vitamin caused by the intestine not absorbing it properly, even when the diet may be adequate.
Common symptoms: It can cause fatigue, weakness, paleness, tingling in the hands and feet, memory or concentration problems and, in some cases, digestive discomfort.
Common causes: It is usually related to conditions of the stomach or intestine that interfere with absorption of the vitamin.
Which specialist treats it? Depending on the case, care may involve a gastroenterologist, a pediatric gastroenterologist, or a hematologist. If you have persistent symptoms of fatigue or neurological changes, it is best to discuss it with a professional who can investigate the cause.
Data on 69 doctors who treat vitamin b12 deficiency (malabsorption)
Which specialist treats vitamin b12 deficiency (malabsorption)?
Vitamin B12 deficiency from malabsorption should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, who identifies the digestive cause, and may require support from a hematologist if blood involvement is present. You can book with these specialists if you have fatigue, tingling, or paleness. Prompt diagnosis helps correct the deficiency.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in vitamin b12 deficiency (malabsorption)
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is vitamin b12 deficiency (malabsorption)?
Vitamin B12 deficiency from malabsorption is a shortage of this vitamin caused by the intestine not absorbing it properly, even when the diet may be adequate.
Which doctor treats vitamin b12 deficiency (malabsorption)?
Vitamin B12 deficiency from malabsorption should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, who identifies the digestive cause, and may require support from a hematologist if blood involvement is present. You can book with these specialists if you have fatigue, tingling, or paleness. Prompt diagnosis helps correct the deficiency.