An elderly woman has had difficulty with digesting her foods because of reduced stomach acid, has had progressively worse nerve pain in her legs, and is now having difficulty walking. Her physician suspects she may have a deficiency of which vitamin?

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Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to reduced stomach acid, nerve pain, and difficulty walking due to its role in nerve function and red blood cell production.

An Elderly Woman Has Had Difficulty with Digesting Her Foods