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Hey in my lab reports I seen there is a low levels of folate like Iam having 3.6ng/ml..is this any bad sign..plz tell me the medication for this.i have vitamin B12 deficiency also for that I'm using neurobin forte tablet

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Hello take Folic Acid 5 mg per day ...  Read More

Just would like to know Dr prescribed to do folate test but reciptionet took the money for folic acid test. Is the both test are same?

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Hi, Can you please suggest some medicines for Vitamin d and folate deficiency that came out in my blood report ?

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Dear.. We can't prescribe medicine here.. just take vitamin d sachet for 6 weeks and multivitamin injection for one month.. Details of it are to be consulted in personal ...  Read More

I just would like to know whether folate test and folic test are the same. Because doctor prescribed folate test but in diagnosis center people wrote as folic acid. Please advice.

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Yes it is same ...  Read More

My serum value B12 226 pg/ml, past 1 year ago had 162 pg/ ml so doctor prescribed 3 re-nerve plus injection. My current MMA - 481, active b12- 32, Homocysteine >50, folate - 1.19, ferritin serum 32.3. I have been facing floating sensation for past 2 years reduction in libido, pins and needles pain in palms and feet and some time severe pins and

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As per the latest report my B12 is 279, Folate 6 and Vitamin D 25.9. Kindly suggest some supplements D3 WITH K2, Methylcobalamine/adeno or hydroxycobalamine, Folinic acid.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Recently I got a diagnostic done for vitamin deficiencies and it shows I have folate deficiency (should be greater than 5.38, but it is 2.4) and excess Zinc (max should be 115 and it is 169). I also have vitamin D deficiency (should be between 30 and 100 and it is 25.8). I started taking vitamin D supplements since yesterday, but for other deficien

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Hello, consult a general physician MD. Cap livogenxt one at night for three months at night. Tab ultrafolcin three times a day after food for two months for folate deficiency. How to eliminate zn I ac ...  Read More

My age is 23 years. Recently I started feeling too much tired by evening and at night when I go bed, I feel discomfort in my legs. I took blood test. The report mention that I have low vitamin D (9.37 ng/ml) and folate (4.3 ng/ml) with increased homocystiene (43.15 umol/l). Reference ranges are, for vitamin D (30-100 ng/ml), for folate (>5.38 ng

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Need further information about your symptoms. Please consult a medicine specialist. ...  Read More

Vitamin D is 12.38 and Folate is 3.85. Would like to have suggestion. Any supplements to be taken or any foos suggested?

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Meds and injections will work faster and better. Book my appointment for a home visit option. ...  Read More

My B12 level is 160 and folate is 1 (normal range > 5) Should i go for B12 shots?? If yes then what dosage and frequency?

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Hello, INJ RENERVZ ONE AMPLE IM AST one per week for six weeks,than one per month for three months. Tab ultrafolcin two times a day after food for one month. Cap Livogen XT for one month at night. Ok ...  Read More

B12/folate level Serum vitamin B12 226 ng/L Serum folate 2.0 ug/L I have already take folic acid 5mg per day for 50days and for B12 do I need to take shot or go for oral intake. If oral what is the B12 capsule need to be taken ?

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A serum B12 level of 226 ng/L (pg/mL) falls into the borderline/low-normal zone, while a serum folate of 2.0 µg/L indicates folate deficiency (though 50 days of 5 mg folic acid will have begun addres ...  Read More

Hi My serum value B12 226 pg/ml, past 1 year ago had 162 pg/ ml so doctor prescribed 3 re-nerve plus injection. My current MMA - 481, active b12- 32, Homocysteine >50, folate - 1.19, ferritin serum 32.3. I have been facing floating sensation for past 2 years reduction in libido, pins and needles pain in palms and feet and some time severe pins a

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Your reports and symptoms strongly suggest a clinically significant vitamin deficiency, not just a borderline blood test. The important findings are: Vitamin B12: 226 pg/mL (higher than before, but ...  Read More

My serum folate level is 19.4 in 1st trimester of pregnancy ...I'm worried about this..I'm taking folic acid 5mg od

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U still should take folic acid to prevent any neurodevelopemntal delay in baby ...  Read More

I am having folic acid deficiency but the medication consumption is causing lot of big painful acnes on my face & if stop the medication i feel dizziness, weakness, acidity problems, indigestion, lot of hairfall.

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Mam you can go for once a week or twice week injection ...  Read More

I am taking folic acid 5 mg daily for last 6 weeks. Tested for folate levels and found that RBC folate is above 20 ng/ml. And folic acid is 1495 ng/ml. Both are higher than normal range. I have attached report. Should i be concerned about it? I am planning to conceive soon.

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Recently I had my blood tests. My b12 is 230 Folate is 0.41 ng/ml Vitamin D3 is 28 Are they normal values?

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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. ...  Read More

My wife is 6 months pregnant, due to folic acid and B12 supplements, her folate level is more than 20ng/ml and B12 is 1117pg/ml. Would this high levels of vitamins harm baby??

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No Vit b is a water soluble vit Extra wud be flushed off Do not take unnecessary supplements ...  Read More

Can I take this supplement to decrease my uric acid levels but I don't have gout and no other symptoms

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yes,your uric acid level is high,and it should be with in 3.4 to 7.0 mg/dl yes you need to take the medicine to reduce uric acid level,you may not be having symptoms in present ,but in future you can ...  Read More

My wife, 25 years ...has vit d level 5 and b12 188 ...she once felt dizziness and nausea , she says she used to have pain in muscles and fatigueness ...she sometimes forgetful ...what other tests should be done ? CBC is ok...is folate test is different from b12 test ? Is parathyroid test should be done ? Plz name the essential tests regarding the d

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Yes, its different. you need to do a full blood check up. Diabetes profile, LIPID profile, RFT,LFT,Thyroid profile Anemia Profile, Urine routine and micro ...  Read More

My vitamin b12 is 100 and a year back my folate was also low but i never got any treatment. Recently i was facing problem in concentrating on studies, weakness, stomach issues, pain in legs, cold hands and feet and irritability, dry skin so I got myself tested for vitamin b12 deficiency and it was 100. What should be the treatment. Should I take i

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Consultation needed. Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469_886 ...  Read More

I am feeling chest pain and burning sensation and also right shoulder paining. Right neck burning too . Visited a doc and he said it's a Acid reflux and given me medicine. These symptoms are actually Acid reflux ? Wat is the remedy for this. Thanks in advance!

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My  age 20 ,haemoglobin is 18.1 and rbc paramaters are mch 33 ,mchc 38.4 and rdw is 14.8 and also my b12 is 317 and my folate checked a year ago is less than 50 i am having symptoms such as shortness of breath and extreme fatigue and also weakness and a lot of muscle pain and also poor digestion and stomach pain want to ask is it because of fo

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Please consult a hematologist as your Hb is high. ...  Read More

Hello I have been taking Matilda forte for 2 days now (Alpha Lipoic Acid 200 mg+Folic Acid 1.5 mg+Mecobalamin (Methylcobalamin) 1500 mcg+Pyridoxine 200 mcg) can I go for tests for vitamin b12 and folate now? Not sure if this tablet will alter the readings. Please suggest!

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Hello doctor, I have some problem like fatigue, weakness, HAIRFALL,uti, tiredness,pain in legs at bones at night, little depression, muscles pain, hairfall ,etc And according to google these are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency Is it true? And can I test it,it is vit d deficiency And I'm vagetarian and also not eating eggs So How can I fixed i

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Usually when D levels are low, medication support would be needed, ...  Read More

Am non vegan but Still I feel Vit B12 deficiency symptoms..Like Tiredness,weakness,Mood Change,Low Energy..So what is the best Source To take B12??

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I am 7 months pregnant. Does excess folic acid intake effect the foteus during the pregnancy ? Do we need to check folic acid and B12 levels in blood during pregnancy ? How much folic acid will be absorbed by the body when you take 5 mg folic acid tablet ? Does the additional folic acid washed away from your body ?

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Why are you so concerned about folic acid excess or toxicity? Folic acid a type of vitamin B complex and it is water soluble vitamin which if at all excess can be excreted by our kidney. Absorption I ...  Read More

Having pain and mild swelling in hands and feet from past 7-10 days . Can this be a symptom of high Uric acid ?

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Test s uric acid and RA factor ...  Read More

Vitamin D deficiency - Result- 6 NG/ML. Feeling of lightheadedness and vertigo sometimes. How to increase Vitamin D levels for diabetic

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Take online consultation. Medications require prescription. ...  Read More

I took test for uric acid and vitamin as I was having tiredness, burning and pain in legs .I found High uric acid 8.20 and vitamin deficiency any suggestions for diet to control

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You need to take medicine for this along with uraemic diet. Only diet control won't help. ...  Read More

Can a person has for long term Polyunsaturated fatty acids Monounsaturated fatty acids And essential fatty acids deficiency. Is that possible?? Is that possible a child has fatty acid deficiency?? Because whenever I took omega 3 fatty acid capsules I felt more concentration and good memory. I have many concerns regarding Too much wrinkled skin To

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Hello yes today’s life style and eating of junk food leads to fatty acid deficiency. Eating Fish which is rich in omega 3 is good replacement. Balanced diet and exercise will also help. ...  Read More

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