1 Minute Health Check – B12 Deficiency signs and symptoms

A quick score will reveal if B12 deficiency, underactive thyroid or iron deficiency anaemia are possible diagnoses, and if the physician should order further tests. This should be completed by the patient – it is sometimes helpful to circle the actual symptom experienced.

Where will you grade these symptoms 1-10? 1 indicates that this symptom is mild and infrequent. 10 indicates the patient has it all the time and it is severe and debilitating. A score of 5 indicates that the patient has the symptom and it affects their daily life to a moderate extent.