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Should vitamin D3 and B12 test and blood group test be done empty stomach or after meal? Please answer

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Fasting preferably. ...  Read More

Recently diagnosed 1516 pg/ml unit of vitamin b12 in blood, what are the causes of this high value and what could be the possible causes, effects and treatment.

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Tired alot...routine bloods done vitamin b12 165 should I get b12 shot from my gp

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Is your Vitamin B12 level low? You mentioned 165, but what are the units? Is it ng/ml or mol/L. In any case, if your B12 level is low, then yes you should get a B12 injection. ...  Read More

Please see the attached blood report for vitamin b-12 and it shows reading at the border line . I am taking methylcobalamin 3500mg twice a week , is it the right tablet for it ?

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ccording to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as query about report as query about vitamin B12 Pleas ...  Read More

I was having the vitamin deficiency I have been to blood test vitamin b12 is 220 and vitamin d is 12.59

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Nw also levels of vitamin b12 are borderline and vitd3 is low Start tablet hosit daily one for 1 month Tablet uprise d 3 60k onve a week for 8 weeks then urise 1k daily one for 1 month ...  Read More

My vitamin b12 is 100. Doctor has given metmax tablet for 30 days . I want to ask 30days b12 will increase and when i should repeat blood test

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Your B12 levels are significantly low , but taking metmax fir 30 days should show initial improvement but to reach appropriate levels it may take 2 to 3 months , keep having follow up tests every mont ...  Read More

I have recently ordered a blood test in which there is a abnormality I have found. My vitamin B12 level is 174pg/ml, which is lower than normal where as My red blood cell count is 5.68 * 10^6 /ul,which is higher than normal. From what I have read, low level of B12 should indicate low rbc. My question is why this abnormality? Should I go for more

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Hello, b.com is less absorption. RBC is not that high n IMPORTANT. INJ NEUROBION forte one AMPLE IM AST PER WEEK FOR FIVE week.followed by one per month for three months. When this correct RBC become ...  Read More

In my recent blood test i discovered i have low vitamin b12. Please suggest what should i take for this to get in range?

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Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg once weekly upto 3 months. ...  Read More

Does Vitamin B12 blood test need Fasting Or Not ? I just get it done aftr 3+ hours of post lunch. Si should i go for a retest ?

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Hi! Vitamin B12 testing can be done at anytime. ...  Read More

What is the normal value of vitamin b12 pg/me Want to know the accurate value of vitamin b12 ?

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  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 blood pressure is 146/102 at the age of 21. I also have a vitamin B12 deficiency and I feel an imbalance while walking, although I do not actually fall. Could you please suggest what medicines or treatment I should take? Should I see a neurologist, ENT specialist, or physician?

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A blood pressure of 146/102 at 21 is high enough to need proper evaluation on its own. B12 deficiency can also cause unsteadiness and a sense of imbalance while walking, so both need addressing togeth ...  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

Hello Doctor, I recently had my blood tests and my Hemoglobin is 10.2 g/dL (reference range 12-15) and Serum Iron is 37 µg/dL (reference range 50-170), which appear to be low. My Vitamin D is also low at 23.6 ng/mL. Vitamin B12 is normal at 442 pg/mL. Could you please advise whether I should take an iron supplement? If yes, which type/dose wou

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Your report shows haemoglobin and serum iron below the reference ranges printed on it. Whether you need an iron supplement, and which type, dose and duration would suit your IBS, is a decision for you ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I recently had my blood tests and my Hemoglobin is 10.2 g/dL (reference range 12–15) and Serum Iron is 37 µg/dL (reference range 50–170), which appear to be low. My Vitamin D is also low at 23.6 ng/mL. Vitamin B12 is normal at 442 pg/mL. Could you please advise whether I should take an iron supplement? If yes, which

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A hemoglobin of 10.2 with low serum iron does point to iron deficiency, and a vitamin D of 23.6 is on the low side too. Both are common and usually correctable. ...  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

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