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I have been facing tightness and pressure in my head throughout the day since a week. Sometimes headache accompanies the pressure. I am feeling weakness and fatigue and lethargy since a week. My appetite has also decreased and my weight has decreased 4 kgs in 20 days. Occassionally,I feel shortness of breath and ears clogging. I went through routi

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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 vitamin B12 is very Low , what can i do about it ? I feel very fatigue and tired all the day , is this the symptoms of low vit b12

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yes, its primarily due to vitamin B12 deficency, all vegetarians our deficient in vitamin B12 as we get it from non-vegetarian sources only. Connect directly to know the natural sources as well as sup ...  Read More

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Hello , My vitamin b12 is 150.5 . Can you tell it is ok or not . Kindly tell the symptoms of vitamin b12 .

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Do you take vegetarian diet? Your B12 is in normal range but on lower side You can take food rich in B12 ( fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products) / fortified with vitamin b12 That should ...  Read More

I had very low Vitamin D and B12(Vitamin D is 5 and Vitamin B12 is in border). Can someone please suggest if we have any good treatment in Homeopathy for low levels of vitamin D and B12, which can really help me to resolve this issue. Current symptom I am facing is too much weakness.

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Hi dear Yes homoeopathic medicines will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier services ...  Read More

My vit b12 is 153 low what meds should i take to increase my vitamin b 12. i have low deficiency symptoms.

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Start with cap Becasule -z twice a day for 15 days ...  Read More

Hello, My vitamin b12 level is 150 .5 can you please tell me it is ok or not . Kindly tell the symptoms for the same.

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Vitamin B12 is very low 88 pg/ml. I am taking medicine for B12. Am I in danger? Vitamin D is 26 ng/ml. Any suggestions for daily diets to improve the vitamin B12 and D?

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Hi I am a vegetarian.2year back I had low vitamin b12.i had taken injection for that after that it was ok.but again I found my b12 is low is there any medication for increasing that bkz I don't want to take injection again.

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You can continue taking methylcobalamin 1500ugm per day. Injections are not always necessary. Repeat you levels after 6 weeks of oral B12 ...  Read More

I have low vitamin b12. which supplement i can take. what i can increase in my diet to increase it. i m pure vegetetian

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little about the symptoms / query you are suggesting here...It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to gi ...  Read More

My vitamin b12 is on the lower end of the normal range (~300). Is it better to take injections or continue on vitamin supplements?

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A B12 level around 300 sits at the low-normal end, and at that level oral supplements usually work just as well as injections for most people. Injections tend to get reserved for levels that are clear ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I reviewed my recent blood reports and would appreciate your advice. * Folate (B9): 3.5 ng/mL (low) * Vitamin B12: 245 pg/mL (low-normal) * Vitamin D: 31.4 ng/mL (sufficient) * Magnesium: 2.21 mg/dL (normal) * Homocysteine: 22.7 µmol/L (elevated) * CRP: 29.93 mg/L and ESR: 25 mm/hr (elevated) Could you advise whether I need folic acid

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Your folate and B12 are both running low, and raised homocysteine often goes along with that combination. This can contribute to nerve-related leg and calf discomfort, though it's not the only possibl ...  Read More

* Vitamin B12: below 148 pg/mL * Vitamin D: 16.6 ng/mL * Haemoglobin: 15.8 g/dL * HbA1c: 5.7% * ALT: 57 U/L * ALP: 159 U/L Consulted a doctor and I preferred taking injections He prescribed the following 1. Rejunuron forte - alternate days 5 dose 2. Arachitol 6L - weekly once for 4 week Is this correct medication ? I am worried more about vi

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A B12 of 148 and vitamin D of 16.6 are both genuinely low. Injections plus a weekly high dose is a standard way to correct them, not unusual treatment. The total vitamin D dose planned over four weeks ...  Read More

Vitamin D is 9.61 ng/ml Normal range 30-100 B12 is 181 pg/ml Normal range 211-912 Please provide suggestion for Vitamin D and B12

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Your vitamin D at 9.61 is quite low, well under the normal range, and your B12 at 181 is also below normal. Together these can cause tiredness, bone or muscle aches, low mood and sometimes tingling in ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I recently had blood tests and would like your advice based on my reports. My results are: - Haemoglobin: 12.1 g/dL - Ferritin: 20.7 ng/mL - Serum iron: 37.44 µg/dL - Transferrin saturation: 8.66% - Vitamin B12: 164 pg/mL - Vitamin D: 18.3 ng/mL Could you please review my data and advise on the appropriate medicines, doses and durat

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Your reports show a pattern of iron deficiency, your ferritin, serum iron and transferrin saturation are all on the low side even though your haemoglobin hasn't dropped yet. Your B12 and vitamin D are ...  Read More

My vitamin B12 level is 162 pg/mL and I am 20 years old. Is this considered low, and could it be contributing to my symptoms? Should I take B12 supplements or injections, and what dose and duration would you recommend?

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A B12 level of 162 pg/mL is on the lower side for most labs, where the normal range usually starts closer to 200. At this stage it can cause tiredness, pins and needles in your hands or feet, trouble ...  Read More

I recently got a full body checkup done and things which have been worth noticing have been Vitamin D total Hydroxy - 9.25 and Vitamin B12 - 333 So, what should be my course going forward?

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Your vitamin D level of 9.25 is significantly below what the body needs, this level usually needs active correction, not just sun exposure or diet. Your B12 at 333 is within the usual range and doesn' ...  Read More

I am suffering from Silent Reflux (LPR) which affects my vitamins. Currently my Vitamin B12 level 277.9. Pls suggest supplement and whether to consultant with General Physician, endocrinologist, nutritionist, gastroenterologist. Who can advise best for Vitamin deficiency.

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Start with a general physician for your B12. They can look into the cause and plan replacement for you, while keeping your blood pressure treatment in view. ...  Read More

Vitamin B12 is 107 and Vitamin d3 is 14.50 Dr prescribe me Tonikem plus for 15days 1-0-1 and Vitamin D3 is weekly 1 Uprise D3, I have a body full of pinching sensation So can I take Injection is better or Tablet or both let me know

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In most of cases it is enough ...  Read More

I feel like past 3 days some 1 pinching whole body, today I test vitamin b12 107, and D3 is 10.4. May I know I feel like this whole body pinching like pin ir needle. Plz refer me

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Whole-body tingling like pins and needles is a well-known symptom of vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency, and it usually improves once the deficiency is corrected properly. ...  Read More

From past 15 days I'm forgetting things even the things i studied yesterday I'm unable to recall today i did the tests the vitamin d3 is 23 and b12 value is also on borderline and lack of deep sleep always from 4-5 yrs even a small vibration of phone make me awake Having a family history of sle does my condition also interpret as sle or autoimmune

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Vitamin D and B12 levels like these are a common, treatable cause of exactly this kind of forgetfulness and poor sleep, so you don't need to jump to SLE or a neurological cause yet. ...  Read More

My Vitamin B12 level is 78.31 pg/ml .. please suggest me what should I do . I have to take injection?

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Your B12 level of 78.31 is below the standard reference range on this report, so it does need correcting. Whether tablets or an injection are the right route depends on how low it is and why. ...  Read More

I am a 30-year-old male with persistent fatigue and low energy. My recent blood tests show Vitamin B12 <148 pg/mL and Vitamin D 11.8 ng/mL. Hb is 15.1 g/dL and CBC is otherwise normal. Thyroid, HbA1c, kidney function and most liver parameters are normal. I am vegetarian. Please advise on the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies, includin

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Both oral and injectable B12 are used for a deficiency this low, but which one, the dose, and how long depends on your full picture, not something to decide from a report alone. ...  Read More

Today i got my report and my VITAMIN D 8.9 ng/mL B12 348 pg/mL Iron 48.16 ug/dL Transferrin saturation 14.3 % Ferritin 100.8 (though i have currently cold) Esr also high 15 Suggest something

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These reports point to some nutritional gaps that are common and usually correctable with the right supplementation guidance. An active cold can also temporarily affect markers like ESR, so it helps t ...  Read More

My sister is 38 years old, female and vegetarian. Her recent blood tests showed: • Haemoglobin (Hb): 9.8 g/dL • MCV: 68 fL • Serum iron: 34.3 • Vitamin B12: 105 • Vitamin D: 6.28 She has been experiencing fatigue, but her periods are normal. We would like to understand the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies. Does she need iron, vitamin

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Your haemoglobin, B12, and vitamin D levels are low enough to need proper treatment, not diet changes alone. This isn't something to manage without medical guidance. ...  Read More

Recently I had a blood test and B12 and D3 are very low b12 is less thsn 100 can I start neurokind OD without any consultation?

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A B12 under 100 with low D3 needs treating, but self-starting Neurokind isn't the way to do it. ...  Read More

My Vitamin B12 is low. Long back I took weekly injection. I forgot the name, what is the name of the injection I should take ? Thanks Kailash

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The exact brand and strength of a B12 injection depends on how low your level is now and how long you need to correct it. ...  Read More

My blood test shows vitamin B9 (folate) level of 0.72 ng/mL. The result appears to be low. What could be the possible cause, and what treatment or folic acid dose would you recommend? Vitamin b12 is at 544 pg/mL

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Low folate usually comes from diet, poor absorption, or high alcohol intake. It's treatable once the cause is clear. ...  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

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 ner ...  Read More

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