Can Dumping Syndrome Cause B12 Deficiency?
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Following bariatric surgery, up to 68% of patients may experience a vitamin B12 deficiency. This is a significant risk for those also managing rapid gastric emptying, raising the important question: can dumping syndrome cause B12 deficiency? While not a direct cause, the underlying surgical modifications that lead to dumping syndrome are a major contributing factor to B12 malabsorption.
