Vitamin B12 Injections
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Vitamin B12 'shots' are injections that give you a boost and can be used to treat a Vitamin B12 Deficiency. They may also be useful for those with gastrointestinal issues, older adults, vegans, and vegetarians.
A deficiency in Vitamin B12 can lead to various health problems, ranging from fatigue to permanent neurological changes.
Vitamin B12 shots are a form of supplementation that contains a synthetic version of Vitamin B12. Our Precious Skin Clinic in Saffron Walden can administer the B12 injection quickly and pain-free.
The B12 injection is administered to people who do not get enough vitamin B12 from their diet or when their digestive tract does not absorb enough. Vitamin B12 is essential in maintaining the health of your nervous system and red blood cells.
Hydroxocobalamin starts to work straight away. However, it may take a few days or weeks before your vitamin B12 levels and symptoms (such as extreme tiredness or lack of energy) start to improve. It's OK to have hydroxocobalamin injections for a long time.
Some people's bodies do not produce enough stomach acid or intrinsic factors if they have a condition known as autoimmune atrophic gastritis. These people may need vitamin B12 shots to reduce their risk of deficiency, which can lead to pernicious anaemia.
Neurological symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can include:
Avoid alcohol for 48 hours after your treatment. Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours after your treatment. Avoid touching the injection site for 6 hours after your treatment. You may experience a dull ache at the injection site for around 1 hour after your treatment.
The Vitamin B12 injection is a prescription-only medicine widely used by clinicians to treat or prevent Vitamin B12 deficiency. It is an efficient method of boosting Vitamin B12 levels.
B12 injections are generally considered safe when administered by a licensed healthcare professional. Some individuals may experience mild side effects such as pain or swelling at the injection site, itching, or headaches.