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Vitamin B12
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I had vitamin b12 deficiency in Nov 23 after Doctor suggested I am taking 1500mcg every day till now. My b12 value was 96 only. So it is safe have tablet daily and for how many days I can continue.
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The course for B12 deficiency is of longer duration. Better to continue with the same medicine. Strict vegetarians, generally get less vit B12 with diet.
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take vitamin B12 rich food like animal products for eg. milk and milk products, meat etc.
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Get a vit. B12 profile again' if still low then consult!!
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Recheck the values now and we shall decide if to continue or not
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
7 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 as you have mentioned as above as
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
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
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Please take consultation for the best explanation of your query about vitamin B 12
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
2 to 3 months can take
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Dr. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
50 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
3 months adequate , focus on diet also , like milk and milk products / non veg depending on your preference
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Dr. Raghapriya Raghu
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Continue fr 6months
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
Vitamin profiles again
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Get a vit b12 test done again.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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