Injection of B12 is safe, simple, and cheaper
Delays in diagnosis and subsequent initiation in treatment of pernicious anaemia have been shown to increase the risk of irreversible neurological damage involving both the central and peripheral nervous system, resulting in permanent symptoms, such as peripheral neuropathy, cognitive impairment and damage to the spinal cord (known as subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord)[9,16]
a larger Intramuscular (in the muscle) 25 gauge 1 inch needle for maximum intramuscular benefit, a shorter 25 gauge 5/8 inch, and a smaller Deep Subcutaneous (under skin) 29 gauge 1/2 inch needle
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