Vitamin B12 Iron Deficiency Anemia- 2386 Questions Answered

I have been prescribed BONOCAL and ALA 12 for vitamin b12 deficiency. But these medicines are not available easily. Are there any substitutes for these medicines with same salts?

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Dr. Anand Chopda Cardiologist | Bangalore

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Need to know more about your complaints and problem so that i can guide help you. If you have any quries regarding your health or your family , you can opt for direct consult to chat and cons ... Read More

I am a 29 year old male and I was diagnosed with anemia last night. I always thought that lack of iron content in my blood would lead to anemia. But, I have something called the Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. Does something like that really exist? How should I get over this?

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Dr. Utso Guha Roy General Physician | Kolkata

Yes it does exist. Deficiency of vit b12 causes megaloblastic anemia. U can take neurokind plus capsule once a day for 2weeks then once a week for one month and recheck your blood cbc and vit b12 leve ... Read More

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Which vitamin deficiencies can cause anemia? I see iron, b12, b9. Are there any other vitamins apart from this that can cause anemia? Can anyone share other vitamins that can cause anemia?

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I got my blood reports and found I have iron, vitamin D and B12 deficiency. Are there any good supplements I can take along with any specific food to maintain the level of iron, vitamin D and B12 in my body.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 322 Views v

Dr. Angela Marion Thomas General Physician | Bangalore

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calcium taken along with vitamin d supplements in the afternoon & vitamin c taken along with iron supplements in the morning because it’ll help with better absorption of the deficient mineral ... Read More

I have vitamin D - 10.80 and vitamin B12 - 129 and also have iron deficiency anemia. Pls prescribe some medicine.

Asked for Female, 39 Years 479 Views v

Dr. Dewangan Sunil Orthopedist | Raipur

Start vitamin and irons ... Read More

M suffering from iron deficiency anemia...pls suggest Homeopathic Medicine to increase iron level in body...

Asked for Female, 30 Years 236 Views v

Dr. Ratna Pal Homoeopath | Kolkata

Body system is not like 2+2= 4.There are so many points to consider to find the iron deficiency. So I suggest to take private consultation. ... Read More

Sir, i m 39 women vegetarian. Kindly suggest me supplemental and diet as I am deficient of iron , vitamin d and b12. All 3 are at lower limit in my test reports

Asked for Female, 39 Years 336 Views v

Ms. Gitanjali Malik Sachdeva Dietitian/Nutritionist | Noida

In diet you can take green leafy vegetables , beetroot , dates to increase iron and for B12 and Vitamin D try to take supplements ... Read More

Can iron deficiency anemia show up as Normocytic hypochromic anemia on peripheral blood smear ? I have this anemia and my dr has prescribed iron pills. Isn't microcytosis the key feature of IDA ? Can normocytic hypochromic anemia be due to iron deficiency ?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 402 Views v

Dr. Gowri Priya General Physician | Thiruvananthapuram

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I have report of three labs, and in all reports few lines mentioned below which says that deficiency of iron and B12 associated with higher HBA1C. So my question is i have already deficiency of B12 Healthian - Any condition that shortens erythrocyte survival or decrease mean erythrocyte age (e. g., recovery from acute blood loss, hemolytic anemia,

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Dr. Vaishali Krishna Digrajkar General Physician | Thane

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Correct your B12 deficiency. It's all interrelated. They told you the possibilities. ... Read More

If anyone has iron deficiency or anemia does their hair feels rough pointed and stiff from roots?? ?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 176 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

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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Dr. Mude Chethan Naik Internal Medicine | Chittoor

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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?

Asked for Female, 31 Years 17 Views v

Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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Tablet form is enough . ... Read More

I am a 28-year-old female with recurrent iron-deficiency anemia for several years. My recent blood tests (18 Aug 2026) show Hb 9.4 g/dL, MCV 65.84 fL, serum iron 15.8 µg/dL, transferrin saturation 3.94%, Ferritin 7.8, RDW 17.1%, vitamin D 6.01 ng/mL, B12 182 pg/mL, calcium 8.37 mg/dL and ESR 32. I have heavy menstrual bleeding and have required s

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Dr. Amit Singh General Physician | Rewa

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first you go to the hematologist for further investigation like the thyroid and peripheral smear of blood take vita d supplement and vitamin b 12 supplement ... Read More

I am a 28-year-old female with recurrent iron-deficiency anemia for several years. My recent blood tests (18 Aug 2026) show Hb 9.4 g/dL, MCV 65.84 fL, serum iron 15.8 µg/dL, transferrin saturation 3.94%, RDW 17.1%, Ferritin- 7.8, vitamin D 6.01 ng/mL, B12 182 pg/mL, calcium 8.37 mg/dL and ESR 32. I have heavy menstrual bleeding and have required

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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My vitamin b12 comes 152 after taking 2 dose of injections every week my below knees are paining it feels like tingling pain and feels like muscles cramp while im trying to sleep and pain in muscles in legs and it's continuing please tell me what can i do further for this pain

Asked for Female, 29 Years 30 Views v

Dr. Krishna Reddy Nallamilli Orthopedist | Kakinada

Your vitamin B12 level of 152 is low and tingling or burning type pain in both legs can occur with B12 deficiency. Two injections may not be enough to correct the deficiency, especially when neurologi ... Read More

Hi doctor, I am 5 months postpartum depression and My anger is increasing that i fight anyone like mad I also have severe pain on my foot and wrist bones. My weight increase drastically from June also I did full body check up in which i have b12 and vit d deficiency some other deficiency also there pls suggest medicine. I am not breastfeeding baby

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 61 Views v

Mr. Manikanta D Myageri General Physician | Bangalore

Take injection meaxon plus IM EVERY 2MONTHS ONCE FOR ONLY 2MONTHS ,EAT LOTS OF MUTTON LEG SOUPS If vegetarian take lots of drum stick soops and Greeny leafy vegetables ... Read More

Suggest me supplements for vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron/folic acid since my blood report shows i am deficient in these nutrients

Asked for Female, 32 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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Uprise 60k and Methylcobalamin 1500mcg for d3 and b12 once weekly upto 3 months.iron ascorbate tablet for iron deficiency. Once daily upto 3 to 4 weeks.keep gap between tablets. ... Read More

Me and husband recently had a blood test and got to know that we both have deficiency in Vit-D and Vit-B12 Pls suggest medication

Asked for Female, 30 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Lekha Rajeevan General Physician | Ernakulam

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Vit D3 60000iu weekly once for 2 months Then check levels in blood and then 60 000 iu monthly once for 6 months For B12 deficiency Neurokind M tablets daily once for 2 months and later check blood l ... Read More

I took vitamin yest b12 and d which is ery low b12 is 85.7 and d is 4.5 how can I increase those please tell me

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Dr. Radheshyam General Physician | Sri Ganganagar

U can take medicine Zincovit/Od Or inj Vitcofol /od for 5days Or IVF NS 500 ml with 1 amp optineurone for 3 days ... Read More

Hi Team, I recently got a preventive health checkup done. One major issue is severe Vitamin D deficiency Report indicates Vitamin D Total - 25 Hydroxy value to be 10.4 ng/ml I have bought live60k supplement to take every week. How long is it safe to take this?

Asked for Male, 37 Years 75 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Dear sir/madam, I was having symptoms like dizziness, low mood and shortness of breath. I did blood test. T3, T4 and TSH are 136,12.3 and 3.0 respectively and Haemoglobin is 15. But the vitamin B12 is 180 which is below the minimum count. The doctor has given me multivitamin tablet called M-Fol D3. So is this tabelt effective? I have started taking

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Dear sir/madam, I was having symptoms like dizziness, low mood and shortness of breath. I did blood check up. T3,T4 and TSH are 136,12.3 and 3.0 respectively and Haemoglobin is 15. But the vitamin B12 is 180 which is below the minimum count. The doctor has given me multivitamin tablet called M-Fol D3. So is this tabelt effective? Is the B12 count v

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Bhavesh Nathabhai Shyora General Physician | Ahmedabad

Thank you for sharing your problem ..Based on your symptoms of dizziness, drowsiness, and low mood, you may also experience loss of interest in work, poor concentration, and easy fatigability. You may ... Read More

My serum ferritin is 6.3, haemoglobin 13.4 iron serum 34 so I need advice. I had a stroke in March 2023 and have diabetes since 2020 both currently being treated.

Asked for Male, 51 Years 40 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

For general consultation regarding child vitamin b12 and vitamin d3 requirement for childage 4.5 years.

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Dr. Suraj Sharma General Practitioner | Jaipur

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I recently did my blood test and found there is iron and vitamin d deficiency. what medication should i start on.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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I have an vitamin deficiency Vitamin B12: 182 pg/mL (Normal: 200–900) Vitamin D: 13.3 ng/mL (Normal: ≥30) What should I do to fix it Bcz everyday I feels like I didn't sleep, numbness, tired everyday I want to fix it

Asked for Male, 24 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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Asked for Female, 31 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Laveena Balani General Surgeon | Ajmer

Improve your diet...protein and multivitamins ... Read More

Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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Asked for Female, 31 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Deepanshu Sharma General Physician | Lucknow

kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app ... Read More

Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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Asked for Female, 31 Years 80 Views v

Ms. Trupti Padhi Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bhubaneswar

Good afternoon it's due to nutritional deficiencies. Pls connect directly through practo app. ... Read More

Levels of B12 is 105 Haemoglobin 7 Iron is 7 Esr is 85 Ferritin is 2 I have consulted doctor he gave b12 and iron injections How can it be balanced again I have severe hair loss and feeling nervous

Asked for Female, 20 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

Deficiency huge. Go for treatment by doctor. Manage by healthy diet n some medicine. ... Read More

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I have been prescribed BONOCAL and ALA 12 for vitamin b12 deficiency. But these medicines are not available easily. Are there any substitutes for these medicines with same salts?

I am a 29 year old male and I was diagnosed with anemia last night. I always thought that lack of iron content in my blood would lead to anemia. But, I have something called the Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. Does something like that really exist? How should I get over this?

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Which vitamin deficiencies can cause anemia? I see iron, b12, b9. Are there any other vitamins apart from this that can cause anemia? Can anyone share other vitamins that can cause anemia?

I got my blood reports and found I have iron, vitamin D and B12 deficiency. Are there any good supplements I can take along with any specific food to maintain the level of iron, vitamin D and B12 in my body.

I have vitamin D - 10.80 and vitamin B12 - 129 and also have iron deficiency anemia. Pls prescribe some medicine.

M suffering from iron deficiency anemia...pls suggest Homeopathic Medicine to increase iron level in body...

Sir, i m 39 women vegetarian. Kindly suggest me supplemental and diet as I am deficient of iron , vitamin d and b12. All 3 are at lower limit in my test reports

Can iron deficiency anemia show up as Normocytic hypochromic anemia on peripheral blood smear ? I have this anemia and my dr has prescribed iron pills. Isn't microcytosis the key feature of IDA ? Can normocytic hypochromic anemia be due to iron deficiency ?

If anyone has iron deficiency or anemia does their hair feels rough pointed and stiff from roots?? ?

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?

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?

My vitamin b12 comes 152 after taking 2 dose of injections every week my below knees are paining it feels like tingling pain and feels like muscles cramp while im trying to sleep and pain in muscles in legs and it's continuing please tell me what can i do further for this pain

Suggest me supplements for vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron/folic acid since my blood report shows i am deficient in these nutrients

Me and husband recently had a blood test and got to know that we both have deficiency in Vit-D and Vit-B12 Pls suggest medication

I took vitamin yest b12 and d which is ery low b12 is 85.7 and d is 4.5 how can I increase those please tell me

Hi Team, I recently got a preventive health checkup done. One major issue is severe Vitamin D deficiency Report indicates Vitamin D Total - 25 Hydroxy value to be 10.4 ng/ml I have bought live60k supplement to take every week. How long is it safe to take this?

My serum ferritin is 6.3, haemoglobin 13.4 iron serum 34 so I need advice. I had a stroke in March 2023 and have diabetes since 2020 both currently being treated.

For general consultation regarding child vitamin b12 and vitamin d3 requirement for childage 4.5 years.

I recently did my blood test and found there is iron and vitamin d deficiency. what medication should i start on.

I have an vitamin deficiency Vitamin B12: 182 pg/mL (Normal: 200–900) Vitamin D: 13.3 ng/mL (Normal: ≥30) What should I do to fix it Bcz everyday I feels like I didn't sleep, numbness, tired everyday I want to fix it

Levels of B12 is 105 Haemoglobin 7 Iron is 7 Esr is 85 Ferritin is 2 I have consulted doctor he gave b12 and iron injections How can it be balanced again I have severe hair loss and feeling nervous

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