A condition, caused by Vitamin B12 deficiency, in which the sensory and motor nerves in the spinal cord become damaged and the person has difficulty in moving.
Gradual harm to nerve pathways within the spinal cord resulting from insufficient vitamin B12 is known as subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord. This condition can emerge as a complication of pernicious anemia. Symptoms might encompass tingling and numbness in the limbs. Over time, weakness and dementia (a decline in cognitive function) may manifest. Without intervention, the disease could lead to fatality within approximately five years. Treatment involves administering vitamin B12 injections.