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B12, Vitamin D Deficiency & Fatigue

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, including whether oral B12 or injections are preferable, dosage and duration. Also, should I get any further tests to identify the cause of the severe B12 deficiency or investigate my fatigue? I can share the complete blood report.

Frequent urination, increased thirst

Hi Doctor, I’m a 20-year-old male and would like some guidance regarding a few symptoms. For the past 7 days, I’ve been urinating quite frequently, around 8–9 times within 12 hours. Sometimes, even after urinating, I feel the urge to urinate again shortly afterward. I’ve also noticed that I’m more thirsty than usual and have been drinking water more frequently. For the past 2 months, I’ve also been experiencing persistent fatigue/tiredness. My sleep doesn’t feel completely refreshing, even when I get what seems like enough sleep, and I often feel the need to take a ~1-hour nap during the day. I initially thought this was due to sleeping late,but the tiredness has continued even after I started going to bed earlier. I’m also currently being treated for acne.My dermatologist prescribed Doxt-SL, which I’m taking as directed:Twice daily after food for 2 weeks Then once daily 4 weeks.

Loose motion and fever

Hello Doctor, I have had a fever, frequent bowel movements, and excess gas/bloating for the last 5 days. Stool: Frequent urge to go, but not watery (semi-formed/regular consistency). Gas: Experiencing significant gas/bloating alongside the frequent urges. Fever: Persistent; returns after Dolo 650 wears off. Medicines taken: Dolo 650 and Loperamide (neither has resolved the problem). Please advise on the right treatment

Low ferritin levels

My ferritin levels are at 8.1 ng/ml Last year it was 12. But I was not prescribed any supplement as my hb was 12.4. I again did ferritin test by myself. I am 28 years old. I am having a lot of fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, anxiety and a high pulse rate, it's been a month and I am not able to do basic functions. I don't have the energy to leave my bed. Please suggest a good supplement. I am extremely tired and weak. Please help.

Frequent fever

Hi Sir Ma'am I am getting frequent fevers. One type of antibiotics works once,next time that medicine does not cure and another type I use then again after 1 month getting fever. Also whenever there are I am exposed to cold I get fever again. Kindly suggest medication.

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