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B12 deficiency
My vitamin B12 level is 162 pg/mL and I am 20 years old. Is this considered low, and could it be contributing to my symptoms? Should I take B12 supplements or injections, and what dose and duration would you recommend?
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
A B12 level of 162 pg/mL is on the lower side for most labs, where the normal range usually starts closer to 200. At this stage it can cause tiredness, pins and needles in your hands or feet, trouble concentrating, or low mood, even before blood counts change.
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Vitamin B12 supplementation usually helps, and whether tablets or injections suit you better, along with how long you'd need them, depends on how low your stores actually are and how you absorb the vitamin. Please see a general physician to decide the right form and duration for you.
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Get your levels rechecked after a few months of treatment to confirm they're improving.
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