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Vitamin B deficiency

Vitamin B deficiency can happen when you don’t get enough of the right nutrients. Learn about the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency.

Wernicke encephalopathy

Wernicke encephalopathy is a type of brain injury that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent brain damage. Find out about its causes and symptoms.

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that affects people with diabetes. It can cause numbness but symptoms depend on which nerves are damaged.

Vitamin B and your health

The B vitamins are a group of vitamins needed for good health. Learn what the B vitamins do, and which foods are high in vitamin B.

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