GALEX CARE

GALEX CARE Homecare expert

Are you in Nairobi or kiambu, and in need of physiotherapy services? Book an appointment to see a physiotherapist at th...
22/04/2022

Are you in Nairobi or kiambu, and in need of physiotherapy services? Book an appointment to see a physiotherapist at the comfort of your home. Monday to Saturday. For bookings please 0791397269.

29/04/2021

B-12 DEFICIENCY

B12 is as water soluble vitamin.
It's not made by the body.

Role of Vitamin B-12 include: The formation of red blood cells.Improves energy levels, athletic performance, cognitive capacity prevents brain damage.Decreases depression ,Maintains eye health,Improves heart health by reducing homocysteine levels,Supports healthy skin, hair and nails.May prevent birth defects.

SOURCES:

Meat,fish eggs,dairy products.

SYMPTOMS:

Skin pallor and yellowing of skin.
Extreme weakness and fatigue.
Sensations of pins and needles due to nerve damage.
Glossitis and mouth ulcers.
Breathlessness and dizziness.
Mood changes: depression, psychosis and irritability.
Some loss in sense of touch, walking and vision problems.
Symptoms of dementia.
Loss of appetite and weight loss.

COURSE:

Occurs due to decreased intake of the vitamin, increased requirements or poor absorption.

Decreased intake :

People in a strict vegan diet

Decreased absorption:

In the elderly especially due to lack of intrinsic factor that aids in B-12 absorption (pernicious anemia).

In people who have undergone surgery involving removal of the section of the bowel responsible for B-12 absorption.
Atrophic gastritis.

People on metformin for diabetes.

People on chronic use of anti-acid drugs and protein pump inhibitors.

PREVENTION:
By eating a balanced diet including meat, poultry, cheese, milk among others.

03/03/2021

Rehydrate generously for a Health lifestyle

08/11/2020

Physiotherapy at home

We can do it
07/05/2020

We can do it

01/04/2020

Stay home unless necessary, maintain social distance,wash hands regularly with soap and water or sanitizer with alcohol based sanitizers,

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12/03/2020

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Moi

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+254101367063

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