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I have b12 and D vitamin deficiency what is the reason for this and what is the best medicines for b12 deficiency

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Vit d we get it from sunlight and vit b12 from the food we eat.. if both are less then it shows deficiency.. medicines and injections are started based on the value in lab report.. if the level is re ... Read More

What is the general medicine to take for B12 deficiency? Please let me know so that I can take the same.

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I have deficiency of B12 ,please refer best tablet for b12 Thank you. ...,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,

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Consult neurologist if required he will prescribe tab or injection after test.mean while u can take cap zevit once a day ... Read More

I am diagnosed with b12 deficiency. I need some clarification regarding the treatment given to me

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We need to see the prescription and also know whether there is any other associated problem. The treatment isa basically vit b12 supplementation. ... Read More

I am suffering by b12 deficiency. Since 4 months. And often i am facing shortness of breath. Is this due to low b12 of something else

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

I have got a deficiency of b12 and need to know Want can I eat for t this . I'm vegetarian. Pls llmd

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For vegetarians completing b 12 requirement food should be fortified with b12. Like fortified coconut milk, almond milk,fortified cereals etc. Add dairy products in your diet like cheese, paneer,cur ... Read More

What is the treatment for B12 deficiency?? If we don't go for injection. Is there any side effects of injection?

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Oral neurobion forte. Inj is sometimes painful ... Read More

I havry Deficiency of B12 so which food will me to gain the vitamin as soon as possible. Please guide me.

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Hello Nothing to worry Weight and height is important If you want I can make a diet chart for you Thank you ... Read More

B12 deficiency nerve damage is reverse or not pls tell me sir. I am taking b12 sots last 1 month... .

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Its reversible but it's a gradual process ... Read More

Got the lab tests done. Tested positive for b12 deficiency. Need help to get b12 injections.

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Vit b12 injections are safe and effective. Just consult your doctor. He may also consider do tests to find why you are deficient ... Read More

My Vitamin B12 level is 78.31 pg/ml .. please suggest me what should I do . I have to take injection?

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Your B12 level of 78.31 is below the standard reference range on this report, so it does need correcting. Whether tablets or an injection are the right route depends on how low it is and why. ... Read More

I am a 30-year-old male with persistent fatigue and low energy. My recent blood tests show Vitamin B12 <148 pg/mL and Vitamin D 11.8 ng/mL. Hb is 15.1 g/dL and CBC is otherwise normal. Thyroid, HbA1c, kidney function and most liver parameters are normal. I am vegetarian. Please advise on the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies, includin

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Both oral and injectable B12 are used for a deficiency this low, but which one, the dose, and how long depends on your full picture, not something to decide from a report alone. ... Read More

My sister is 38 years old, female and vegetarian. Her recent blood tests showed: • Haemoglobin (Hb): 9.8 g/dL • MCV: 68 fL • Serum iron: 34.3 • Vitamin B12: 105 • Vitamin D: 6.28 She has been experiencing fatigue, but her periods are normal. We would like to understand the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies. Does she need iron, vitamin

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Your haemoglobin, B12, and vitamin D levels are low enough to need proper treatment, not diet changes alone. This isn't something to manage without medical guidance. ... Read More

Recently I had a blood test and B12 and D3 are very low b12 is less thsn 100 can I start neurokind OD without any consultation?

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A B12 under 100 with low D3 needs treating, but self-starting Neurokind isn't the way to do it. ... Read More

My Vitamin B12 is low. Long back I took weekly injection. I forgot the name, what is the name of the injection I should take ? Thanks Kailash

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The exact brand and strength of a B12 injection depends on how low your level is now and how long you need to correct it. ... Read More

B12/folate level Serum vitamin B12 226 ng/L Serum folate 2.0 ug/L I have already take folic acid 5mg per day for 50days and for B12 do I need to take shot or go for oral intake. If oral what is the B12 capsule need to be taken ?

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A serum B12 level of 226 ng/L (pg/mL) falls into the borderline/low-normal zone, while a serum folate of 2.0 µg/L indicates folate deficiency (though 50 days of 5 mg folic acid will have begun addres ... Read More

My blood report of Vit B12 is only 63 which is very low from normal. The only symptom is dry lips and seldom thigh and back pain . And occasional gas problems Hemoglobin also casts 11.2 mg with normal MCV .i started neuroday 1500 mcg tablet My query is Is it dangerous with such vitamin levels or What steps should I take?

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Vitamin B12 level of 63.6 pg/mL is severely low While this is a significant deficiency that requires attention, it is manageable with proper medical care. Severely low B12 levels can contribute to ner ... Read More

I am asking regarding my daughter. Her vitamin B12 level was 276 pg/ml when we tested previously in July. She then took Nurokind-OD 1500 mcg for 2 months. Now that she has completed the 2-month course, I wanted to ask what maintenance dose of oral vitamin B12 would be recommended, and for how long should she continue it? Also, when should we repe

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Are you vegetarian or non vegetarian? How often does she consume chicken /eggs. This will help me determine her maintenance dose. If the levels were that low you need to continue the supplement for at ... Read More

Hello Doctors, I got to know from my blood test report that my Vitamin B12 is 174 pg/mL (Lab reference: 211-912 pg/mL). Should I take injections for this deficiency or would 2 tablets of Neurobion Forte in a day for a month be sufficient to cure this deficiency?

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Injections ... Read More

Hello Doctors, I got to know from my blood test report that my Vitamin B12 is 174 pg/mL (Lab reference: 211-912 pg/mL). Should I take injections for this deficiency or would 2 tablets of Neurobion Forte in a day for a month be sufficient to cure this deficiency?

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Tablet form is enough . ... Read More

Hello my iron serum level is 30.9 and my trasferrin saturation is 8.15 %. I have been prescribed to take orafer xt for one month and magdep tablets for two weeks to help with fatigue with a gap of 2 hours. Its been more two weeks but I do not see much difference in my symptoms then my doctor asked me to take it every other day instead of everyday b

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Yes one month dose of iron is not enough , you can switch to different iron formulation or you can take intravenous iron ... Read More

My vitamin b12 comes 152 after taking 2 dose of injections every week my below knees are paining it feels like tingling pain and feels like muscles cramp while im trying to sleep and pain in muscles in legs and it's continuing please tell me what can i do further for this pain

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Your vitamin B12 level of 152 is low and tingling or burning type pain in both legs can occur with B12 deficiency. Two injections may not be enough to correct the deficiency, especially when neurologi ... Read More

I have just checked my blood test report and see that D3 and B12 are very low. I have mild muscular pains with fatigue. I have a very active life style with 5 days of badminton play. What should I do?

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Take supplements. Simple. ... Read More

Hi doctor, I am 5 months postpartum depression and My anger is increasing that i fight anyone like mad I also have severe pain on my foot and wrist bones. My weight increase drastically from June also I did full body check up in which i have b12 and vit d deficiency some other deficiency also there pls suggest medicine. I am not breastfeeding baby

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Take injection meaxon plus IM EVERY 2MONTHS ONCE FOR ONLY 2MONTHS ,EAT LOTS OF MUTTON LEG SOUPS If vegetarian take lots of drum stick soops and Greeny leafy vegetables ... Read More

I conduct lab tests for body checkup by blood samples every 6 months. My B12 is consistently around 180-200 pg/mL range for last 3 yrs. This time too B12 was around 200. My CBC also shows low RBC (4.08), high-normal MCV (100.9), high MCH (33.5) and elevated RDW (14.8), although Hb is still normal at 13.7. I am a vegetarian, so may be miss out on

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Suggest me supplements for vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron/folic acid since my blood report shows i am deficient in these nutrients

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Uprise 60k and Methylcobalamin 1500mcg for d3 and b12 once weekly upto 3 months.iron ascorbate tablet for iron deficiency. Once daily upto 3 to 4 weeks.keep gap between tablets. ... Read More

Me and husband recently had a blood test and got to know that we both have deficiency in Vit-D and Vit-B12 Pls suggest medication

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Vit D3 60000iu weekly once for 2 months Then check levels in blood and then 60 000 iu monthly once for 6 months For B12 deficiency Neurokind M tablets daily once for 2 months and later check blood l ... Read More

I took vitamin yest b12 and d which is ery low b12 is 85.7 and d is 4.5 how can I increase those please tell me

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U can take medicine Zincovit/Od Or inj Vitcofol /od for 5days Or IVF NS 500 ml with 1 amp optineurone for 3 days ... Read More

Please suggest what should I do . I m suffering from both deficiency . Thanksssssssssssssssssssssss

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Vitamin D Include: * Morning sunlight (15–30 min, arms/face exposed) * Fortified milk/plant milk * Fortified cereals * Mushrooms exposed to UV light Avoid/Limit: * Smoking * Excess alcohol * Do no ... Read More

I was detected diabetic condition in 2019 but from 2020 my blood suger is under 6.3 so doctor suggested me to diet and exercise instead of tablets so from 2019 to till I am following diet and exercise but now days I have defiency for vitamin b12 and D vice Versa . I was taking supplements for vitamin d from feb to may then it is increasing upto 33

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You may need to continue on suppliments for vitamin d and vitamin b12, for dose and duration please connect directly. Your diabetes will also be taken care ... Read More

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