Recreational nitrous oxide abuse causing B12 deficiency with subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord: A case report.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1630_20 and PMC identifier 7842470.
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Abstract
The recreational use of nitrous oxide (N<sub>2</sub>O) is a growing public health concern. Increasing numbers of young individuals are presenting to accident emergency departments complaining of adverse neurological symptoms as a result of N<sub>2</sub>O induced vitamin B12 deficiency. Despite its increasing popularity, many are still not aware of its devastating potential to cause a myriad of severe longstanding neurological impairment. Herein we present a case that highlights the effects of N<sub>2</sub>O abuse and the best way to investigate and manage such patients.