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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?

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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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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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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.

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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.

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Start vitamin and irons ...  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

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

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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

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

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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

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 ?

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Can iron deficiency anemia cause body swaying? What are the other symptoms it can cause? Please reply.

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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 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 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

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

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

My blood report of Vit B12 is only 63 which is very low from normal. The only symptom is dry lips and seldom thigh and back pain . And occasional gas problems Hemoglobin also casts 11.2 mg with normal MCV .i started neuroday 1500 mcg tablet My query is Is it dangerous with such vitamin levels or What steps should I take?

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Vitamin B12 level of 63.6 pg/mL is severely low While this is a significant deficiency that requires attention, it is manageable with proper medical care. Severely low B12 levels can contribute to ner ...  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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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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Tablet form is enough . ...  Read More

Hello my iron serum level is 30.9 and my trasferrin saturation is 8.15 %. I have been prescribed to take orafer xt for one month and magdep tablets for two weeks to help with fatigue with a gap of 2 hours. Its been more two weeks but I do not see much difference in my symptoms then my doctor asked me to take it every other day instead of everyday b

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Yes one month dose of iron is not enough , you can switch to different iron formulation or you can take intravenous iron ...  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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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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?

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

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