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2021-10-07 18:29:00
Last yr i was deficient in ferritin. I got ferritin in normal range this yr. But how does doc. Know that i'm not vitamin b12 deficient without testing. Could vitamin b12 deficiency be possible if i had low iron?
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Get vit b12 check up

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Because if ferritin is low then it is iron defeciency. For Vit. B 12 defeciency the CBC will be comparatively different from iron defeciency. However if you want you can get your Vit. B12 levels checked

Answered2021-10-07 18:35:18

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