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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

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 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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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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Please Take Inj neurobion forte 1 Twice week for 6 wks Tab neurobion forte 1 Twice a day for 3 weeks Later on.. Take Ginseng Q Homeopathic medicine 10 drops in 25 ml water Twice a day for 3 months ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I got my blood test done in March n vitamin D is 21, folate is 2.25 n calcium is 8.59 I feel pain or tiredness in eyes, during that time I feel somewhat n I need some rest Please suggest me what to do

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Hi Need to ask more information Consult me online for proper guidance and treatment ...  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

My folic acid is low but if i consume the medication i am getting lot of acnes on my face. Need solution for same.

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The reason for acne is not the intake of folic acid supplements U can connect with a skin specialist for the treatment of the same ...  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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My friend is feeling weak and has low platelet count and serum folate is in indeterminate range. What could be the reason and what should be further treatment process

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

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

Which tests are req for iron deficiency? Are there any specific tests to find iron levels in the body other than hemoglobin level? Which test can find the iron level specifically coming from Vitamin deficiency either vit b12 or folate?

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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

L methyl folate 1mg for pregnent is enough or not, any other folic acid tablets needed please suggest to me.

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U need one tab of folic acid Preconceptionally ...  Read More

Could vitamin b7(biotin 5mg) and folic acid(folate 5mg) supplement can damage the liver or kidney or harm body if i eat on a regular basic

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Not likely ...  Read More

I have faced lots of problems. Vitamin d deficiency, calcium,uric acid,my father bought snacks..URic acid cholesterol hemoglobin Iron

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Pls conmect for treatment ...  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

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

My folic acid is only 0.24 ng/ml. My vitamin B3 is also only 0.38 ng/ml What tablet dosage should i take per day to get it back to normal...

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Kindly go for a consultation ...  Read More

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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Im 8 months pregnant and my folate blood levels are >20 ng/ml. I read in google that high folate levels in pregnancy causes autism in children. Is this true ?

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No...dont worry Stop googling ...  Read More

I am 8 months pregnant. Recently i checked my folate levels and it is greater than 20 ng/ml. Will there be any problem to my baby because of high folate levels in my blood ?

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First of all role of folate is below 20 weeks, so if now you stop taking folate supplements doesn't matter ...  Read More

I have been taking folic acid 5 mg but recently dr prescribed me new medicine which contains L methyl folate 1 mg are both same if yes then one is 5 mg and other is only 1 mg plz let me know what are changes and which is good thanks

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U can take ...  Read More

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

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