Does Lack Of B12 Make You Sneeze?
I asked Google AI this question and received this answer.
Based on available research, a lack of vitamin B12 is not typically a direct cause of sneezing. However, B12 deficiency can cause symptoms that mimic allergies, such as a runny nose, nasal congestion, and increased sensitivity to histamine, which might lead to symptoms like sneezing in some individuals.
Key Findings on B12 and Respiratory/Allergy-like Symptoms:
Histamine Increase: When B12 is deficient, the body’s methylation process slows down, leading to higher histamine concentrations in the blood. This can result in allergy-like symptoms, including a runny nose, itchy eyes, and itchy skin, even without traditional allergens.
Chronic Cough: B12 deficiency has been linked to chronic, unexplained coughs due to increased Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) levels, which can cause sensory neuropathy in the airways.
Other Symptoms: A lack of B12 is more commonly associated with extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, pale skin, tingling (pins and needles), and cognitive issues.
While a runny nose or increased sensitivity is possible, sneezing is not a hallmark symptom of B12 deficiency. If you are experiencing persistent sneezing along with fatigue or tingling, it is best to consult a healthcare professional.
Memories Of An Unhealthy Childhood
I was a very unhealthy child and my father used to joke about me as hacking Schmidt, whoever he was, because I coughed a lot?
But I can remember the following.
- Always seeing our GP ; Dr. Egerton White; both at his surgery and at our house.
- Being given lots of various medicines; Including penicillin.
- Catching scarlet fever.
- Missing large amounts of school due to illness.
Unfortunately, my early medical notes only stretch as far as Liverpool University.
Was “Hacking Schmidt” A Pun On George Hackenschmidt?
These are the first two paragraphs of George Hackenschmidt’s Wikipedia entry.
George Hackenschmidt, was an Estonian strongman, amateur and professional wrestler, writer, and sports philosopher. He is recognized as professional wrestling’s first world heavyweight champion.
Hackenschmidt was the only professional wrestling champion who is not known to have taken part in fixed matches, which were pervasive even in his day.
My father was very much a punsmith and his punning nickname for me, could have comecame from someone, who was very much famous, when he was growing up.
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