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B12 deficiency

2018-04-28 18:21:45
Vitamin B12 is showing 119pg/ml how is it going to effect my health?? how severe the problem is?? Is it too low ??
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Yes ofcourse it is low. It needs to be corrected as soon as possible. It may lead to many other health issues like Anaemia, Neuropathy etc.
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Consult a nearby doctor for Methylcobalamin injection and tablets course.
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Have non-vegetarian diet as it is the largest source of Vitamin B12

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