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Severe vitamin b12 deficiency
My blood report of Vit B12 is only 63 which is very low from normal.
The only symptom is dry lips and seldom thigh and back pain . And occasional gas problems
Hemoglobin also casts 11.2 mg with normal MCV .i started neuroday 1500 mcg tablet
My query is
Is it dangerous with such vitamin levels or
What steps should I take?
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Vitamin B12 level of 63.6 pg/mL is severely low While this is a significant deficiency that requires attention, it is manageable with proper medical care. Severely low B12 levels can contribute to nerve discomfort (such as thigh or back pain), mild anemia (hemoglobin 11.2 g/dL), and gastrointestinal symptoms like gas or dry lips. Continuing self-medication alone without medical supervision is not recommended, as the root cause of the deficiency needs evaluation.
Next Steps
Consult a general physician or hematologist in person for a complete clinical evaluation to identify the cause of the deficiency (such as dietary intake issues, absorption problems, or pernicious anemia).
Discuss treatment modalities with your doctor; severe B12 deficiencies often require an initial course of intramuscular B12 injections to rapidly restore body stores before transitioning to oral supplements like Neuroday.
Repeat blood tests (Vitamin B12, complete blood count, and liver function) after 4–8 weeks of prescribed treatment to monitor recovery.
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Do not discontinue or alter supplement dosages without consulting your doctor. If you experience worsening neurological symptoms—such as severe numbness, tingling, balance difficulty, or extreme fatigue—seek immediate medical evaluation.
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Needs proper replacement and evaluation of the cause, so please consult rather than self treating.
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Kindly connect and consult for better treatment
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VitaminB 12 level is 63 pg/ml is extremely low indicating VitaminB 12 deficiency...
Typically required Medical treatment with injection and Supplements...
TREATMENT...
INJ VITAMINB 12 1MG Intramuscular injection
1 injection/ week for 6 weeks
Oral Supplements...
VitaminB 12 1000--2000 mcg orally once a day 10 weeks
Dietary Adjustments...
Ealing more VitaminB 12 rich food
Like Meat,Fish,Egg, dairy products
Next Steps
Repeat the investigation of VitaminB 12
After 10 weeks
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Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Mr. Rohan Gumber
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Sri Ganganagar
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