Folate Acid Deficiency- 78 Questions Answered

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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Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

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

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

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Dr. Mohd Ashraf Alam General Physician | Lucknow

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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

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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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Dr. Taruna Laxmi Kanuga Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

Yes it is same ... 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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Dr. Ravi Kumar Sharma General Surgeon | Pune

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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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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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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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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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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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Dr. Shweta Ramesh Rawale General Physician | Parbhani

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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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Dr. R. Sarin General Physician | Pune

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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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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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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

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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Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende Family and Community Medicine Specialist | Pune

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Hi Need to ask more information Consult me online for proper guidance and treatment ... 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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Dr. Ajit Kumar Varma General Surgeon | Cochin

A serum B12 level of 226 ng/L (pg/mL) falls into the borderline/low-normal zone, while a serum folate of 2.0 Âµg/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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Asked for Male, 35 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Tinkle Rani Ayurveda | New Delhi

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

Asked for Female, 27 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Vibha Sharma Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Jammu

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.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 186 Views v

Dr. Santosh S Basarakod Gynecologist | Bangalore

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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.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 247 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

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.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 163 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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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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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

I am 6.1 weeks pregnant. My haemoglobin is 10.3 gm/dl. How much folic acid requirements is needed during this time? I am currently having macfolate which has 1mg of L methyl folate.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

Once a day ... 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?

Asked for Male, 37 Years 123 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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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?

Asked for Male, 38 Years 259 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 353 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

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

Asked for Male, 28 Years 295 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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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

Asked for Female, 37 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

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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Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

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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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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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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Dr. Bisweswar Das General Physician | Bhubaneswar

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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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Dr. Ganapathi S Kini Gastroenterologist | Thane

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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Dr. Rajendra Kumar General Physician | Jaipur

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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 ?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 180 Views v

Dr. Tanuja H Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Bangalore

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 ?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 237 Views v

Dr. Indraneel Ashok Jadhav Infertility Specialist | Kolhapur

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

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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

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

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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.

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?

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.

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

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?

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

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 ?

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

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.

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

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.

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

I am 6.1 weeks pregnant. My haemoglobin is 10.3 gm/dl. How much folic acid requirements is needed during this time? I am currently having macfolate which has 1mg of L methyl folate.

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

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?

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

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

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

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??

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...

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!

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 ?

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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