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Vitamin B12 deficiency
How long does oral B12 tablet(methylcobal) of 1500 MCG take to increase vitamin B12 levels in body and reduce the symptoms of deficiency? Symptoms : Muscle pain in neck and shoulder, tiredness, no mood or energy. Report Vitamin B12 ( Cyanocobalamin) is 50 pg/ml
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Vitamin B12 at 50 PG is very low . Treating the deficiency with oral medicine could take a long time to replace .In such instances injection methylcobalamine or cyanocobalamin 1000 mcg is advised 1daily for a week and then 1 weekly for a month.Meanwhile if you have a facility around your area get your blood investigation MMA which is a definite marker of vitamin B12 deficiency.
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You should repeat the test after two months. There is no danger of toxicity due to overdose.
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Good morning..
Wit B12 50pg/ml it's advicable to take injection so tat there is immediate effect seen ...
Taking oral medication will take a lot of time to increase...
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Very low b12... consult for further management
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
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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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment problem as you have mentioned.
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Nivedita Bharti
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6 yrs exp
Ranchi
Minimum 2months required
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Mohammed Salman Mohiuddin
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello, i have Noted your concern,
If you have a vitamin B12 deficiency, it can take up to six to 12 months to fully recover. Vitamin B12 deficiency is common, especially among vegetarians and older adults. Low levels of vitamin B12 can be due to not getting enough vitamin B12 in your diet or the body being unable to absorb the vitamin due to another medical condition.
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Your medical history can help the doctors to understand your symptoms. A physical exam may also help identify the signs of B12 deficiency.
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If your B12 deficiency is caused by a problem with absorption, you may need an injection. The injection will help the vitamin absorb directly into your body.
In your case definitely IV supplement is indicated as vitamin b12 level is too low, kindly get the further evaluation done for proper treatment and management of the disease.
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Dr. Ashok Dudi
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4 yrs exp
Jodhpur
Need more details
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Dr. Ram Brahma Reddy
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6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You need inj .Vitamin b12
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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