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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Hello Doctors, I got to know from my blood test report that my Vitamin B12 is 174 pg/mL (Lab reference: 211-912 pg/mL). Should I take injections for this deficiency or would 2 tablets of Neurobion Forte in a day for a month be sufficient to cure this deficiency?
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VitaminB 12 level 174 pg/ml is below the normal range.
Cause of VitaminB 12 defies...
Dietary deficiency
Lack of B12 in your diet
Poor absorption in your stomach
Advice...
Take VitaminB 12 injection
Tab NEUROBION FORTE once a day
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Levels this low is preferably treated with Injectable B12.
Injectables are usually taken alternate days for 5 doses, then weekly for 6 weeks then monthly for 6 months.
Also need more details, and serum folate levels
Take a consultation feom a physician before starting any medications.
Take care.
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Injections
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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