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Vit b12 deficiency
My test for vit b12 came as 159 and minimum is 187. Should weekly injections be enough to treat the problem?
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Yes take injection x 5 days then once a week x 1 month then continue with oral.
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Yes injection is needed.... Bcoz we consider vit b12 level to be above 200 normally
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
How are u r symptoms?
Injections help in fast recovery of symptoms...
Are u a strict vegan? ..not taking even milk or eggs?..if not u need to give detailed history to know y u got B12 deficit..
And that decides if u need injections life long or just for few days
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Dr. Chirag Chovatia
Internal Medicine
21 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If any signs of deficiency, injections. If not then oral.
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Not needed.
Better to start oral supplements instead.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Take inj
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