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Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 deficiency
Last month I had my full body checkup and my report shows that I have Vitamin D deficiency with only 5.2 as the level and Vitamin B12 is at the border line which is 120pg/ml.
Which medicine should I take to remove this deficiency or which type of doctor should I consult with?
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Kindly go for vitamin d supplements asap
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Are you vegetarian, must Go for CBC, syrup A to Z ns 10ml once a day , cholecalciferol sachet weekly with milk
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Your vitamin D level of 5.2 ng/mL is severely deficient (normal is >30 ng/mL; 200–300 pg/mL depending on the lab;
Next Steps
1. Which doctor to consult
• Start with a general physician (GP) or internal medicine doctor — they can start treatment immediately.
• If symptoms are strong (severe fatigue, bone pain, neurological symptoms like tingling), or if you have other conditions (diabetes, thyroid, malabsorption), see an endocrinologist (for vitamin D) or hematologist / neurologist (for B12 if neurological symptoms).
2. Medicines / treatment (doctor must prescribe and monitor)
Vitamin D (severe deficiency – 5.2 ng/mL)
• Loading phase: 50,000–60,000 IU vitamin D3 once weekly for 8 weeks (most common regimen).
• Maintenance: After 8 weeks → 2,000–4,000 IU daily (or 50,000 IU monthly).
• Take with a fatty meal (breakfast with milk/yogurt/eggs) for better absorption.
• Recheck vitamin D level after 8–12 weeks of loading.
Vitamin B12 (120 pg/mL – deficient)
• Loading phase: Methylcobalamin or cyanocobalamin 1,000–1,500 mcg daily (oral/sublingual) for 1–3 months, or injections (1,000 mcg IM weekly × 4–8 weeks) if symptoms are neurological (tingling, numbness).
• Maintenance: 500–1,000 mcg daily or 1,000 mcg monthly.
• Oral is usually enough unless absorption issue (pernicious anemia).
• Recheck B12 level after 2–3 months.
Health Tips
• Take vitamin D with food containing fat (milk, yogurt, nuts, avocado) — absorption increases 30–50%.
• For B12: sublingual (under tongue) or chewable forms absorb better than swallowed tablets.
• Avoid tea/coffee/calcium supplements within 2 hours of iron/multivitamin (if taking any).
• Eat B12-rich foods: eggs, dairy, fish, chicken, fortified cereals.
• Get 10–15 min safe sun exposure (arms/legs/face) 3–4 times a week around 10 am–2 pm if possible.
• Drink plenty of water and avoid very high doses without blood monitoring (vitamin D toxicity is rare but possible above 10,000 IU daily long-term).
• After correction, continue maintenance dose lifelong
You will most likely feel
much more energetic within 4–8 weeks once levels start rising.
For personalized dose confirmation consult your doctor or share more details (age, weight, symptoms, other medicines) — happy to guide further.
Take care
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T bcomplex 1 od for 1mnth
T vitd 60000u once a week for 4 week
Review after 1 mnth
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Please connect me through practo or wattsap nine zero seven two two zero seven zero nine three.. You need proper diet and medications for counteract ur deficiency
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Its very common these days .please consult and start the medication s along with dietary advise and lifestyle changes needed.
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Do physical consultation with physician
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You have both deficiency of b12 and d3 level.you need to proper treatment of this and you need to general physician doctor for this.please feel free to consult me on practo for further management and dietary changes to improve your vitamins level faster. Thank you.
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Plz consult any physician
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For vitamin B12 you dont need to worry much as it is okay to have a borderline vitamin B12. For benefits you can add curd to your diet if appropriate.
For vitamin D deficiency you need to have weekly injection of vitamin D which you can get by getting a prescription from a certified general physician or md medicine.
As it is too low, you will need injections for quick recovery. Alternatively you can take oral tablets as well but it will take many months to get to a normal level. So injections are preferred.
Additinally get yourself some sunlight in the morning for the natural synthesis of vitamin D. Preferred time is from 8am to 11am
Next Steps
Contact a general physician or md medicine and they will guide you in taking vitamin D injections.
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Get Vitamin D supplement
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Dr. Sanskriti
General Physician
4 yrs exp
New Delhi
Your Vitamin D (5.2) is severely low and B12 (120) is also low — this can cause fatigue, body pain, hair fall and low energy. Don’t worry, both are easy to correct with supplements.
Next Steps
Start Vitamin D3 60,000 IU once weekly for 6–8 weeks and Vitamin B12 tablets daily for 1–2 months (or injections if you have symptoms). Repeat levels after 2 months.
Health Tips
Take Vit D after meals, get some sunlight daily, and include eggs/dairy/fish if possible. If you feel persistent weakness, tingling or dizziness, please consult.
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Dr. Sumit Verma
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Take Rise d capsule once a wk for 1 month and take vitamin B12 suppliment.
For more discussion you can contact me on Practo
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Dr. Aniket Kirtankar
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Washim
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Dr. Mohamed Jasim
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Cuddalore
Kindly take
Cap. Carvijem D3 60,000 IU Once a week for 1 month
Inj. Re-exite 2cc IM every 15 days for 2 months
T. Nervolet Forte once at night for 1 month
Drink. Milk/ Dairy products everyday
Eat lean meat like mutton, beef, liver, salmon to boost B12 levels naturally
If ur a vegetarian kindly focus on medical management using tablets and Injections
Regular exercise daily
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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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. Rachna Pande
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42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Take tab uprise, once a week for 6 weeks,
Tab neurobion forte one daily for 4 weeks.
Take more of fortified cereals, mushrooms, curds, cheese, berries, eggs, almonds, soya in your diet.
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