It is used for peripheral neuropathy (pain in nerves, usually in lower limbs and hands)
In anemia related to vitamin B12 deficiency, an appropriate B12-containing regimensometimes alongside iron or folate when indicatedhelps restore hematologic parameters and reduce neurologic symptoms when instituted promptly and correctly
By staying in the middle zone and targeting the outer surface, you minimize the chance of encountering significant blood vessels
In the primary healthcare setting, the most commonly seen causes of vitamin B12 deficiency are related to abnormalities of digestion (atrophic gastritis, achlorhydria or the consequences of gastrectomy) or absorption (autoimmune pernicious anaemia, chronic pancreatitis, Crohns disease, the effect of medications that alter the mucosa of the ileum, or the consequences of surgical resection), and, to a lesser extent, a lack of exogenous supply
Stojanovska, L.G