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B12 deficiency

2020-06-21 12:46:32
I hv b12 deficiency and vit d deficiency.. b 12 is 175.. can i take injections to increase it.. are there any harmful effects of injections
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Take oral drug

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That level can be corrected with oral drugs.. Injections are not needed,unless u have worst symptoms or u r not able to absorb dietary b12

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No harm of injection can be taken

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Need to be evaluated Take meconerve forte once daily

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Either tablets and injection can be used for low vitamin b 12 levels.. There are no harmful effects of vitamin b 12 injections.. As long as the injection is administered  properly with sterile technique
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