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Vitamin D and B12 deficiency
I have done full body checkup, mainly I have vitamin D and B12 deficiency.
Vit D - 15
Vit b12 - 140
Please suggest any prescriptions or supplements I can take orally Or any supplement injections are required? To correct this deficiency what precautions I need to do.
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Both values are significantly low. Vit D at 15 ng/mL is severely deficient (normal >30) and B12 at 140 pg/mL is below normal range (normal 200-900). Oral supplements work well for both â injections are usually reserved only if there's a known absorption issue like pernicious anemia or post-gastric surgery. For Vit D: take cholecalciferol 60,000 IU (sachet or capsule) once a week. For B12: take methylcobalamin 1500 mcg daily, sublingual tablets absorb better. Recheck levels in 3 months.
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Start Vit D3 60,000 IU weekly x 8 weeks, then 1000 IU daily maintenance. Start methylcobalamin 1500 mcg daily (sublingual). Take Vit D with a fatty meal for better absorption. Get sunlight 15-20 mins daily. Recheck Vit D and B12 levels after 3 months with a physician review.
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Vitamin D and B12 are common deficiencies that respond very well to proper supplementation.
I can help correct these levels successfully with a safe mix of oral tablets or injections based on severity.
Book a quick consultation with me now I'll give you the right doses, schedule, and precautions tailored for you.
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Take tab cholecalciferol 60,000 units once a week for 8 weeks. Tab neurokine one morning and one evening for 30 days.
Take more of whole grains, nuts, berries, eggs, mushrooms, soya, fortified cereals, curds, cheese.
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Uprise d60k once a week for eight weeks followed by one per month for six months a complete therapy by WHO for vit d3.
Neurokind od one after dinner for two months b12
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
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Consult for detailed prescription.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Uprise, nurokind
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