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B12 deficiency
My vitamin B12 level is 162 pg/mL and I am 20 years old. Is this considered low, and could it be contributing to my symptoms? Should I take B12 supplements or injections, and what dose and duration would you recommend?
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A B12 result of 162 pg/mL is below the usual reference range and deserves treatment planning with a clinician. Deficiency can contribute to fatigue or nerve symptoms, but the symptoms, blood count and possible cause need review before choosing tablets or injections.
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Arrange a physician appointment with the full report and details of diet, medicines and any tingling or balance symptoms. The treatment route, dose, duration and follow-up depend on those findings, so they cannot be safely specified from this number alone.
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New or worsening numbness, weakness or difficulty walking needs prompt assessment. Do not delay review while trying diet changes alone.
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Avoid sugar and starch food
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal more
Protein intake more
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What symptoms you are having currently ?
Due to dietary habits Vitamin B12 abd VitaminD3 deficiency is becoming major concern in indian population.
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Take Tablet Mecobalamin 1500mcg once daily for 2 month
Take Tablet or Syrup Vitamin D3 once weekly for 12 weeks .
And then repeat the test.
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Take proper nutrition . Include eggs, meat, chicken , palak in your food.
Take morning sunlight between 5am to 9 am.
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Yes, 162 pg/mL is low and consistent with vitamin B12 deficiency. It can contribute to fatigue, weakness, tingling/numbness, and concentration difficulties.
If there are no significant neurological symptoms or malabsorption issues, oral B12 supplementation is usually sufficient; injections are generally reserved for severe deficiency, neurological symptoms, or malabsorption.
It’s also important to identify the cause and monitor the response to treatment.
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would recommend discussing the dose and duration with your doctor after reviewing your CBC, MCV, folate level, diet, medications, and clinical symptoms.
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Hi, History is not fully sufficient, need further queries. But Yes it is considered Deficit and not for proper Dietary and Supplemental Nutrition for Correction. Please explain your symptoms with the investigations and reports
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Consultation needed for further evaluation
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Don’t take over the counter supplements without proper supervision. It can be more harmful then being useful
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Do cbc .you can take b12 tablets 1 daily for 2 months and recheck vit b12 levels after 2 months
Improve diet with fish egg ,chicken meat etc
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Your B12 level is low and contribute to your symptoms. Consult me so I can assess your symptoms, identify the cause of deficiency, and guide you on the appropriate B12 treatment and duration.
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You have a vitamin b 12 deficiency.You don't need any injection form of treatment, instead, take oral form of vitamin b 12 1000 mcg daily for 2 months
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Hi your b12 levels are within normal range but still for an adult 300 is considered to be adequate
Do you have any burning sensation over your hand or foot?
Also i would suggest a clinical test- stand straight and close your eyes if you feel any tumbling it could indicate a deficiency
Feel free to consult
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Both vitamin B12 tablets and injections can effectively treat B12 deficiency. The choice depends on your B12 level, symptoms, blood counts and the reason for the deficiency. If it is mainly dietary and there are no neurological symptoms or absorption problems, oral B12 is often sufficient. Injections are preferred in some patients with significant deficiency, neurological symptoms or suspected poor absorption. I would recommend reviewing your B12 level, CBC and the likely cause before deciding the form and dose.
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Are you symptomatic kindly mention symptoms , vit tab cyanocobalamin 1000 microgram orally once daily after food for 2 months
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repeat blood investigation -cbc, peripheral smear, serum b12, homocysteine if symptoms persist consult soon
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fortified soy/oat, orany breakfast cereals, milk, curd, paneer if vegetarian, eggs , fish red meat if taken as b12 is naturally sourced from animal origin
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What symptoms are you basically experiencing ? Fatigue , pins and tingling sensation?
Yes ur vit b12 is on the lower side. But just low serum levels doesn't mandate vit b12 injections or supplements.. are you facing any gastric issues consult for detailed explanation.
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take vit b12 rich foods like meat egg dairy curd.
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A B12 level of 162 pg/mL is on the lower side for most labs, where the normal range usually starts closer to 200. At this stage it can cause tiredness, pins and needles in your hands or feet, trouble concentrating, or low mood, even before blood counts change.
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Vitamin B12 supplementation usually helps, and whether tablets or injections suit you better, along with how long you'd need them, depends on how low your stores actually are and how you absorb the vitamin. Please see a general physician to decide the right form and duration for you.
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Get your levels rechecked after a few months of treatment to confirm they're improving.
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