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Symptoms if b12 and D are low
Please tell me if in my body vitamins B12 and D are low then what issues I will face.
Now a day I have pain in my thumb
Having headache
Having tingling in head
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Consulting a healthcare professional is important to confirm deficiencies with blood tests and develop a suitable treatment plan.
- Food sources rich in vitamin B12 include eggs, dairy products, fish, chicken, and fortified cereals.
- Sources of vitamin D can include fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, egg yolks, and fortified milk products.
- Also, safe sun exposure by walking outdoors between 11 am and 1 pm for 15 - 30 minutes daily can help boost vitamin D naturally.
- Including calcium-rich foods like dairy, leafy greens, and fortified cereals alongside vitamin D sources helps improve vitamin D absorption and supports bone health.
- Including recipes like grilled salmon with salad, egg and vegetable stir-fry, or fortified cereal, milk and milk products can help improve your intake.
- If you have vitamin D or calcium deficiency, adding these foods regularly to your meals can help improve your levels naturally and support overall health.
Next Steps
Do consult me to create a balanced diet plan focused on these nutrients to improve your bone health and wellbeing.
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Hi, low levels of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D can significantly impact how you feel, both physically and mentally.
Symptoms of Low Vitamin B12:
Constant fatigue or low energy levels
Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
Brain fog, poor memory, or difficulty concentrating
Mood swings or symptoms of depression
Pale skin or mouth ulcers
Symptoms of Low Vitamin D:
Bone or back pain
Muscle weakness or cramps
Frequent colds or infections
Feeling low or depressed
Hair thinning or hair loss in some cases
✅ What You Can Do:
1. Get the Right Tests:
Ask for Serum Vitamin B12 and 25(OH) Vitamin D tests to know your exact levels.
2. Supplement if Needed:
Vitamin B12: Methylcobalamin tablets or injections (based on how deficient you are).
Vitamin D3: Weekly or monthly sachets/tablets prescribed by a doctor based on your levels.
3. Diet Tips:
For B12: Include dairy, eggs, curd, paneer, or fortified cereals (especially if vegetarian).
For D: Include mushrooms, fortified milk, and healthy fats (like ghee or coconut oil) that help absorb it.
4. Sunlight is Key (for Vitamin D):
Spend at least 15–20 mins in early morning sunlight (7–9 AM) on bare skin without sunscreen.
5. Improve Gut Health:
A healthy gut helps absorb both B12 and D. Include probiotics like curd, buttermilk, or fermented foods.
Next Steps
get the tests done and suppliment it
Health Tips
consult 1:1 for detailed understanding
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If Vitamin B12 is low, you may face:
Tingling or numbness in hands, feet, or head
Weakness, fatigue
Headaches
Memory issues or confusion
Mood changes like irritability or depression
If Vitamin D is low, symptoms include:
Bone or muscle pain (like thumb pain)
Weakness or fatigue
Headaches
Low immunity
Tingling or pins-and-needles feeling
Your Symptoms May Indicate:
Tingling in the head & thumb pain = possible B12 deficiency
Headache = can be linked to both B12 and D deficiency
What to Do:
Get blood tests: Vitamin B12 and 25(OH)D (Vitamin D)
Consult a doctor for supplements and dosage
Eat:
For B12: Eggs, dairy, fish, chicken, B12-fortified foods
For D: Sunlight (15–20 mins/day), mushrooms, fortified milk, supplements
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Please ask me directly for details and personalized diet plan for you.
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Dear madam,
Are you a vegetarian.
Need some more details
Kindly contact personally
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Symptoms for vit.b12 deficiency includes:
Feeling very tired and week
Experiencing nausea, vomitting and diarrhea
Having yellowish skin
Weight loss
Numbness or tingling sensation in your hands or feet
Vision problems
Difficulty in walking and speaking like you usually do
Feeling depressed, irritated.
Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include:
Fatigue and pain in muscles.
Next Steps
For confirming vitamins deficiency you need to get test done for vitamin, which will correctly depict the amount of particular amount of vitamin in your body.
Increase intake of dairy product, legumes, meat, fish, cheese, some fortified cereals for your daily vit.B12 intake.
For detailed discussion you can connect with me on practo.
Thanks
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Before jumping onto any supplements please get your test done for checking the level so that one can assist you with personalized diet plan and supplements.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Yes
Thumb pain Vitamin D deficiency-joint and muscle pain
Headache/
Tingling head. Both vitamin D and B12 deficiency-
Nerve tension, fatigue.
What to do
Get lab test ( if not done )
Start treatment
Vitamin B12 :
1500-2000 mcg/ day methyl cobalamin or Cyanocobalamin
Vitamin D
Weekly high dose -60,000 IU once / week for 6-8 weeks
Then : 1000-2000IU / day
Take with milk or fatty food for better absorption
Diet :
B12 rich : eggs, fish , chicken, milk , paneer , fortified cereal
For D : sunlight
Important:
Don’t ignore tingling or nerve symptoms
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes these are sign of deficiency
But to understand the level better to take blood test
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through practo app.
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Ms. Ridhima Dhingra
Dietitian/Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Bangalore
Tingling in the leg , leg pain , restless leg , joint pain frequent infections , prolonged cold cuff
Get it tested if you have doubts that it may be low
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