Vitamin B12 deficiency causing night sweats

Scott Med J. 2014 Nov;59(4):e8-11. doi: 10.1177/0036933014554875. Epub 2014 Oct 3.

Abstract

Vitamin B12 deficiency is common. It is known to cause a wide spectrum of neurological syndromes, including autonomic dysfunction. Three cases are discussed here in which drenching night sweats were thought to be caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. All three responded dramatically to vitamin B12 therapy.

Keywords: Vitamin B12; autonomic neuropathy; night sweats.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Quality of Life
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sweating* / drug effects
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vitamin B 12 / administration & dosage*
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / complications*
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / drug therapy
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / physiopathology
  • Vitamin B Complex / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Vitamin B Complex
  • Vitamin B 12