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I am sleeve gastrectomy patient and from few years was continuously suffering with Vit B12, Iron, folic acid, ferritin and Vit D deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia. Lot of dizziness, fatigue and kind of seizures I am facing. Haematologist provided me few tests and I did. Sharing here the test report. Request you to assist me on this with a suggestion from your end please.
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You are take multivitamin with calcium Vit D3 as per your invasive treatment
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Pernicious anemia .These deficiencies are permanent because of antibody against IF .its help in b12 absorption. Without this b12 deficiency is persits .
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Could be an autoimmune process combined with post bariatric b12 def
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After sleeve gastrectomy, deficiencies in B12, iron, folic acid, and vitamin D are expected and lifelong. Dizziness and seizure-like episodes with these levels are serious and need urgent medical attention.
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Please follow up with your haematologist immediately. If the current supplements aren't working, the route and dose may need to change.
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