Sunday, March 19, 2017

Homocysteine: The Test

Homocysteine: The Test
When is it ordered?
This test may be ordered when a health practitioner suspects that a person may have a vitamin B12 and/or folate deficiency. Signs and symptoms are initially subtle and nonspecific. ... Other affected people may experience a variety of mild to severe symptoms that can include:
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue, weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Paleness
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sore tongue and mouth
  • Tingling, numbness, and/or burning in the feet, hands, arms, and legs (with B12 deficiency)
Homocysteine testing may be ordered as part of assessing a person's risk of cardiovascular disease, depending on the individual's age and other risk factors. ...
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