Balance Problems or Trouble Walking
Vitamin B12 deficiency may affect coordination and balance. A person may feel unsteady, stumble more often, or walk differently. They may have trouble climbing stairs or feel less confident moving around.
The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements lists problems with balance among symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency. It also notes possible depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue.
Balance problems can also be caused by inner ear issues, stroke, medications, vision problems, low blood pressure, or neurological disease. But because
