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Severe Vitamin Deficiency
I have severe Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 Deficiencies, as well as a lot of parameters at abnormal levels, as in my Diagnostic Report (image attached). What must I do to get them all under normal ranges?
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Kindly consult for better treatment and management , need more history and information from you ..
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1 # Eat a balanced diet
Plenty of vegetables, fruits,
whole grains, pulses, nuts, and seeds.
Limit ultra-processed foods, excess sugar, and excessive salt.
Choose healthy protein sources and healthy fats.
2 # Stay physically active
Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.
Include strength training 2–3 times weekly.
3 # Maintain a healthy weight
Excess body weight increases the risk of many chronic diseases.
4 # Get adequate sleep
Most adults need 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night.
5 # Stay hydrated
Drink enough water throughout the day.
6 # Avoid tobacco and limit alcohol
Smoking and tobacco use significantly increase disease risk.
7 #Manage stress
Meditation, yoga, hobbies, social connections, and relaxation techniques can help.
8 # Practice good hygiene
Wash hands regularly and follow food-safety practices.
9 # Keep vaccinations up to date
Vaccines help prevent many serious infections.
10 # Have regular health checkups
Monitor blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, dental health, and vision as recommended.
11 # Take medications only as prescribed
Avoid self-medicating, especially with antibiotics.
12 # Protect yourself from excessive sun exposure
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Take supplements
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More than anything else please focus on your homocysteine levels. High levels can lead to arterial blockages and high blood pressure as well.
Regarding your doubt u need supplements for vitamin D, sunlight exposure daily
If you have symptoms of B12 deficiency you need to take injections of B12 otherwise oral supplements would do
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Better consult
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Tab uprise 60,000 units once a week for 8 weeks.
Tab neurobion forte one daily for 8 weeks.
Tab neurobion forte one daily for 8 weeks.
Focus on diet containing vit b12, vit d.. Spend some time in morning sunlight.
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It’s deficit but not severe. Take medication and do exercise everyday. It will improve in 3 months
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Tayo 60.k and b12 injection helps
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
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Severe Vitamin D and B12 deficiencies along with multiple abnormal lab parameters cannot be addressed with a single generalized answer â each parameter needs to be reviewed in context and treated with the correct dose and duration suited to your individual severity. Both deficiencies are very common and very treatable â Vitamin D usually requires a course of weekly high-dose supplementation followed by daily maintenance, while severe B12 deficiency often corrects faster with injections rather than oral tablets. However, the exact plan must be tailored by a doctor who reviews all your values together.
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Please visit a physician in person with your full diagnostic report so all the abnormal parameters can be addressed together with a proper prescription. Do not self-supplement without guidance, especially for Vitamin D which can build up to toxic levels if overdosed. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Plz consult
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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.
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Hi,
Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Based on this report several parameters are abnormal vit b 12 and D low your homocysteine level is high mcv is high indicates macrocytic changes based on above all of this information typically vit b 12 deficiency
Need a proper consultation
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You need to change your dietary habits and lifestyle modifications first.start supplements of these deficiencies.better if you consult me on practo for further management and evaluation.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Uprise d3 capsule 60k weekly once for 12 weeks
Meconerv 1500mcg daily for 3 months
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Take vitamin d supplement
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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. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Nareshkumar V
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Chennai
Need more detailed history
Why you will take this test
I need previous history also
Get the appointment in Practo
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Dr. Balbeer Singh
General Physician
27 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
No treatment can be initiated just on the basis of investigations only. I know nothing about your symptoms, so better to come with your complaints next time - whether it is associated with investigations or not .
If you are not having any symptoms or some mild symptoms - above findings indicate life style related deviations -> a vegetarian sedentary youngman having no sunlight exposure.
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If you have any symptoms - consult your physician. If you are worried just by this report, follow these steps -
Correct your daily routine -
*hydrate yourself property as per your climate
*early to bed & rise with the Sun , take daily sun bath for 15-45 min (as much naked as possible taking social & other circumstances in consideration ) in early morning during these summer days .
* eat enough fruits(500gm or more) before 1st meal & same amount of salads before 2nd meal
*if a strict vegetarian, take germinated moong etc & fermented dishes like idli & curd in your diet.
* strictly avoid dishes from the market , & packed food .
*If you are not a strict vegetarian take some nonveg food (spc Liver )
*enjoy humming routinely.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 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. Snigdha Aggarwal
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Your reports show multiple abnormalities that need to be addressed systematically, not in isolation.
Vitamin D is severely deficient at 12.4 (normal 30-100) and B12 is critically low at 103 (normal 197-771). At 20 years, this is significant and explains fatigue, weakness, and possibly your hair loss — which is likely why you’re already on Minoxidil.
Cardiac concern: Homocysteine is markedly elevated at >65 (normal
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Do not self-supplement based on this report alone. The combination of high homocysteine, low B12, macrocytic changes, and elevated phosphorus needs a structured treatment plan with proper doses and follow-up testing.
Health Tips
Your hair loss may actually be nutritional rather than genetic — fixing B12 and Vitamin D properly could make a real difference before continuing Minoxidil long-term.
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Valsad
Pls connect for further discussion and solution.
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