Abstract
Recreative use of laughing gas has been increasing in recent years. Because of the interaction of laughing gas with vitamin B12 metabolism, neurological symptoms can develop. These symptoms are polyneuropathy, myelopathy, or a combination of both. This article provides an overview of clinical symptoms due to the use of laughing gas, diagnosis of vitamin B12 when deficiency is suspected, additional
tests in case of neurological deficits, and the prognosis.
tests in case of neurological deficits, and the prognosis.
Translated title of the contribution | Diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency and neurological symptoms due to recreative use of laughing gas |
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Original language | Dutch |
Pages (from-to) | 279-284 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Tijdschrift voor Neurologie en Neurochirurgie |
Volume | 124 |
Issue number | 7 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2023 |