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Vegetarian diet and B12
I am vegetarian and I don't eat other items which are high in B12
in year 2015 my B12 level was 149
in year 2019 my B12 level was 293
I took Hosit plus for long time and took injection as well for 1 month
do I need to take B12 medicines forever?
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You should consult me for about your complain and why you should go for b12 level
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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.
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If you are having low levels repeatedly then one reason could be that the dosage is incorrect
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Yes. .consult me will discuss further plan
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
You can take vit b12 intermittently
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Yash Vashishth
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Udaipur
Generally in strict vegetarian there is usually vit.B12 deficiency is common, you don't need to take B12 medicine forever, take them periodically, say in every 3-4 months for one week or 10 days.
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Take vit. b complex supplements periodically it will help to replenish your body stores.
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
Being vegetarian,it may be difficult to maintain proper b12 levels.however, by improving your diet,you may be able ti reduce thw dosage if b12 supplements
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Dr. Aamir Muhamed
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
B12 is a very important vitamin in your body. Since you are a vegetarian, here are some foods which you can take to get your B12 naturally -
yogurt, low-fat milk, fortified plant-based milk, cheese, eggs, fortified cereals,
nutritional yeast.
All these are assuming that you have no other health issues and are not taking any medications.
Taking supplements is not harmful as such but natural is always better.
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Dietary modification
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