Diarrhea due to vitamin B12

Introduction

Diarrhea by Vitamin B12 income means diarrhea symptoms, which stand in temporal and causal connection with the income of Vitamin B12 preparations.

Causes of diarrhoea due to vitamin B12

In the side effects of conventional vitamin B12 preparations, both in tablet form and in suspension form for injection, diarrhea is not listed as one of the possible side effects. Nevertheless, people who frequently suffer from diarrhea may suffer from diarrhea after taking them. However, this is probably not due to vitamin B12 intake but rather to psychological or psychosomatic causes such as irritable bowel syndrome.

Another possibility for diarrhoea after taking a vitamin B12 preparation is an intolerance to other ingredients contained in the preparation. Yes, a vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to diarrhoea. However, diarrhoea is not a typical symptom of a vitamin B12 deficiency.

Diarrhoea is a symptom that can occur very frequently and due to numerous different diseases or deficiencies. The occurrence of diarrhoea is therefore not a reliable criterion for a vitamin B12 deficiency. There are other symptoms that are more specific for a vitamin B12 deficiency. Find out what symptoms a vitamin B12 deficiency causes.

Diagnosis

Whether diarrhea was triggered by taking a vitamin B12 preparation can be determined under certain circumstances by a so-called outlet experiment. If the vitamin B12 intake is in tablet form, the tablets can be paused for a few days. If diarrhea is suspended and then reoccurs after the vitamin B12 therapy is restarted, this may indicate that the diarrhea is caused by the vitamin B12 intake. Probably, however, it is not the active substance itself that is the cause, since diarrhoea is not listed as a typical side effect of vitamin B12 intake.

Associated symptoms

One possible side effect of taking vitamin B12 is the development of a severe hypersensitivity reaction with itching, which can occur all over the body and may be accompanied by skin rash or hives (urticaria). Fever and acne-like skin rash have rarely been reported as possible side effects. A vitamin B12 deficiency can cause diarrhea and symptoms such as

  • Tiredness, exhaustion, paleness,
  • Burning of the tongue,
  • Dizziness, nausea, vomiting,
  • Tingling sensations (paresthesia), sensitivity disorders, paralysis,
  • Cause confusion, memory disorders and depression

Abdominal pain is not a typical side effect of taking vitamin B12.

However, gastrointestinal complaints can occur as part of a vitamin B12 deficiency. Do you suffer from stomach ache? Learn more about the possible causes of abdominal pain here.