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Iron, Vitamin D and B12 deficiency
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Yes you should start taking supplements and also should change your diet.
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Their are plenty of good medicines available and better would be to know the root cause of this condition.
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You can start taking iron supplements like
Tab orofer xt once a day before breakfast
Tab shelcal HD once a day after lunch
Syp arachitol nano 60k vitamin d once a month.
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Follow up with a Gynaecologist for menorrhagia or excessive menstrual bleeding.
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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 after dinner for two months
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Yes there are plenty depending on your dietary preferences.
Please consult.
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Kindly send the reports and what are the values of iron ,b12 and vit d.
We should calculate iron requirment and then give the iron supplements.
What are the hemoglobin levels ??
Mcv values.
Kindly consult for the same.
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Dr harsh babariya
MBBS MD GENERAL MEDICINE
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Take tab uprise 60,000 units once a week for 8 weeks, Tab neurobion forte one daily for 8 weeks.
Take more of mushrooms, eggs, soya, beans, fortified cereals, almonds, berries, sprouts, curd, cheese.
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You can take vitamin d 60000 iu once a week for atleast 8 weeks, meganeuron od plus once a day for 2 months,and ferrous bisglycinate once a day for 2 months.Milk and other dairy products, green vegetables, eggs are good resources
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Hello,
I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician (Ex Govt Medical Officer at RML Hospital, New Delhi), and your case has been allotted to me.
Thank you for sharing your reports. Having iron, Vitamin D, and B12 deficiency together is quite common, and the good part is that all three are correctable with the right approach.
What you should do now
1. Iron deficiency
Supplements:
⢠Oral iron like ferrous ascorbate or ferrous sulfate once daily (preferably empty stomach)
Diet:
⢠Green leafy vegetables, beetroot
⢠Jaggery, dates, raisins
⢠Lentils, chickpeas
⢠Non vegetarian sources like eggs and red meat
ð Take iron with Vitamin C (lemon, orange) for better absorption
ð Avoid tea or coffee within 1 hour of iron intake
2. Vitamin D deficiency
Supplements:
⢠60,000 IU once weekly for 6 to 8 weeks, then maintenance
⢠Maintenance: 2000 IU daily or 60,000 IU once monthly
Lifestyle:
⢠Sun exposure 20 to 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times per week
3. Vitamin B12 deficiency
Supplements:
⢠Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg daily for 2 to 3 months, then maintenance
Diet:
⢠Milk, curd, paneer
⢠Eggs, fish, chicken
⢠Fortified cereals
Vegetarians usually need long term supplementation
Important advice
⢠Do not stop supplements after feeling better
⢠Repeat levels after 2 to 3 months
⢠Maintain long term low dose to prevent recurrence
When to consult a doctor
⢠If severe weakness, dizziness, or tingling persists
⢠If levels do not improve despite supplements
Please remember that correcting all three deficiencies together will significantly improve your energy, immunity, mood, and overall health.
For personalised one to one consultation and dose adjustment, you can reach out to me on WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven.
Wishing you good health and recovery.
Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician
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This is common and can be corrected with supplements and diet.
Take iron, vitamin D and B12 as prescribed, and add green veggies, fruits, milk, eggs/non-veg, and some sunlight daily.
Please consult me for proper dose and duration based on your reports.
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This is a combined deficiency of Iron, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12, which is quite common and explains symptoms like fatigue, low energy, hair fall, or reduced immunity. In most cases, diet alone is not enough initially, so structured supplementation is required, followed by maintenance.
Next Steps
Iron:
• Tablet containing Iron + Folic acid (e.g., Ferrous Ascorbate or Ferrous Sulfate)
• Dose: once daily after food
• Take with Vitamin C (lemon water/orange) for better absorption
• Avoid tea/coffee 1 hour before/after
Vitamin B12:
• Methylcobalamin tablets
• Dose: 1000–1500 mcg daily
• Can be taken anytime (morning preferred)
Vitamin D:
• Cholecalciferol 60,000 IU once weekly for 6–8 weeks, then once monthly
• Take after a meal containing fats (improves absorption)
⚠️ Important:
• Do not take iron and calcium/Vitamin D together
• Continue supplements for at least 2–3 months, then repeat tests
Health Tips
For Iron:
• Green leafy vegetables (spinach), jaggery, dates, legumes
• Non-veg: red meat, liver, egg yolk
• Always combine with Vitamin C foods (lemon, amla)
For Vitamin B12:
• Milk, curd, paneer, eggs, chicken, fish
• Vegetarians usually require long-term supplementation
For Vitamin D:
• 15–20 minutes sunlight exposure (morning)
• Foods: egg yolk, fortified milk, mushrooms
Avoid:
• Tea/coffee immediately after meals
• Poor sleep and sedentary lifestyle
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Plz consult me for proper advice, to cure from the cause to medicine
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Vit d, b12 deficiency has become common nowadays, and iron deficiency is more common in females. In your case there is clear nutritional deficiency. You have relook into your dietary habits. Everyday get atleast 5-10mins of sunlight which is the main source of vit d,increase more of dairy products like milk and curd in your diet, so that calcium gets absorbed by vit d. Vit b12 is very important for your nerves,so severe vit b12 deficiency can have serious problems,For b12 you have to go for egg, meat.For iron eat more of dark green leafy vegetables.
Next Steps
take ca+ vit d tablets for vit d deficiency
tab methylcobalamine/ B12 injections for b12 deficiency
take IFA for iron deficiency
Health Tips
recheck your hemoglobin levels after 3 weeks
for complete evaluation and management do consultation.
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Take iron rich food like green leafy vegetables;
Methylcobalamin 500 mg capsule at morning can take for 2 months;
And take calcium with cholecalciferol granules with milk at evening once a week, for 6 weeks
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Try to follow a healthy diet
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Vitamin d3 +ca. Tab.after dinner with milk .,Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg for b12. And IFA tab.with vitamin c .green vegetables and salads includes in diet more.also morning sunlight is good for vitamin d3 absorption. Consult me on practo for further management and evaluation.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Do consult
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