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Do b12 injection reduce ferritin level
Hi doctors recently i was diagnosed with border line b12 my hb is 13 & ferritin levels doctor prescribed me nurokind1500 injections my ferritin is 18 where lab range is 6-137
I am a vegetarian i read somewhere taking b13 reduce more ferritin am getting scared now
Is it true if we take b12 feritin will reduce ?
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U need a superspecialist like hematologist
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Don't worry, repeat test after 1 month
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Please don't worry â B12 injections do not directly reduce ferritin. What actually happens is this: B12 is essential for making red blood cells. When you start B12 treatment after being deficient, your body suddenly starts producing more red blood cells. Making more red blood cells requires iron, so your body uses up some of its iron stores (ferritin) in the process. This is actually a sign that the B12 is working correctly â your body is finally able to make the blood cells it couldn't before. The ferritin dip from this effect is usually modest. However, since your ferritin is already borderline low at 18, you should ask your doctor to also prescribe an iron supplement alongside your B12 injections to replenish your iron stores â this is especially important as a vegetarian.
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Continue your B12 injections as prescribed and ask your doctor to add an iron supplement given your borderline ferritin. Recheck both levels after 6-8 weeks. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Consult me online with free cost
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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No that is not correct. However injections are not required for borderline deficiency.
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consult for a detailed discussion
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Yes,its causes megaloblastic anemia and all iron stores is empty due to deficiency.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Fiber meal
Walk
Water intake more
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Will help you
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Dr. Yuvraj Arora Monga
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29 yrs exp
Delhi
Ferritin levels may go down
Dònt worry about that
U may add Iron supplements also for 6-8 week period
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Dr. Khushboo Yadav
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1 yrs exp
New Delhi
Taking b12 doesn't reduce iron in body.
Try taking proper meals.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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