Vitamin B12

It’s an essential nutrient that helps make DNA, red blood cells and even keeps the nervous system healthy and functioning. Without it, you might start to feel ill.

Signs of B12 deficiency

If your B12 levels are low, you might notice some symptoms that make you feel lethargic or unwell. For example, it’s common to experience any of the following if you’re deficient in vitamin B12:

- Weakness

- Tiredness

- Light-headedness

- Pale skin

- Mental problems like low mood or memory issues

- Numbness, tingling or pins & needles

- Muscle weakness

- Constipation

- Diarrhoea

- Loss of appetite

- Heart palpitations

- Shortness of breath

If you find that you’re experiencing a few of the above, it might be worth booking a vitamin B12 blood test [link to page] to see if injections might be helpful for you.

B12 benefits

Receiving B12 injections can have numerous health benefits, like promoting the function of the brain and blood cells. Many people report a reduction in tiredness for a while after they’ve had their jab, and some who suffer with low mood as a result of their deficiency often find that their mental health improves as their B12 levels rise.

B12 injection benefits are only really apparent to those who’ve been suffering with symptoms of anaemia or a vitamin deficiency, as it helps replenish what the body can’t absorb.

Side effects to B12 injections

As with any medical treatment, there’s a risk of side effects when you have a vitamin B12 injection. Most people generally find that the benefits outweigh the negatives, but it’s worth keeping in mind when weighing up whether to have this treatment.

Some of the most commonly reported side effects include:

- Pain around the injection site

- Nausea or vomiting

- Diarrhoea

- Headaches

- Dizziness

- Hot flushes

Private vitamin B12 injection UK

Ready Health is a private yet affordable option for vitamin B12 injections if you’re stuck waiting for an appointment with your NHS surgery.

As a private clinic, all treatments are given by a medical professional in our clean, safe and welcoming clinic.

Vitamin B12 injections usually last for 3 months depending on the cause of your deficiency, you might need repeat jabs between every 2-6 months based on your response to treatment.

B12 injections near me

We’re proud to be part of the Standish community, and offer B12 injections and all other services at our new clinic on 22 High Street, Standish WN6 0HL.

Choosing local healthcare means you can plan your appointment around the rest of your life instead of sticking to someone else’s schedule. Book your B12 injection with us near Wigan now.