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I get   b12 deficiency very often

2023-05-13 20:08:41
Hi, I have repeated episodes of vitamin b12 deficiency I take supplements for it then it is fine when I stopped  I start getting tingling in my hands and legs. On retest found my b12 is below 200 kindly suggest what I need to do. How long I have to be on supplements? Note: I was taking a supplement for last 3 months and stopped only one week back
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Take curd more. Is non vegetarian than meat

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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Oral supplements usually ok but you can try injectable suppliments, that should resolve the issue

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Malabsorption syndrome mayb Consult

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

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If you are vegetarian then High chances are there, can take injections for the same

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Dear patient Vit-B12 is coming commonly deficient on Vegeterian population , You can try taking injectables to get rid of it...

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