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What Could Cause Numbness At The Tip Of The Tongue?

Posted on Thu, 22 Apr 2021

Question: Tip of tongue numbness

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get blood tested as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Get a vitamin B 12 levels measured.
Vitamin B 12 supplements can be taken.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (40 minutes later)

My B12 level is 1,179. I started taking B12 vitamins about 2 months ago.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue same treatment

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
If report is normal then nothing to worry.

Please note, Brain MRI may be required if the numbness increases despite this treatment.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (3 hours later)

Is a level of 1,179 too high for vitamin B12?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Higher levels signifies supplemental intake

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Vitamin B 12 is water soluble and it's higher levels are not harmful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad