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Vitamin deficiency
Hello, I've recently done a blood test and found out I am deficient in vitamin D and B12.
My results are:
FERRITIN: 50.9 ng/ml
VITAMIN D: 15.59 ng/ml
VITAMIN B12: 258 pg/ml
ZINC: 111.7 ug/dL
Please prescribe medicine and dosage.
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Diagnosis-vitamin D deficiency.
Treatment:
tab.Vitamin D 60,000IU( 0-0-1)once weekly ie:Monday ×8weeks
Repeat the same vitamin d test after 8 weeks and follow up
Dietary advice:
Adequate sunlight exposure in morning
Take vit.D rich food like FISH,EGG,MILK....
Next Steps
kindly do serum calcium levels and if low level add calcium carbonate 500mg 0-1-0 ×60days
Health Tips
RED FLAG SIGNS:
if you experiance any kind of bone pain or severe weakness kindly seek medical help immediately
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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. I understand your concern.
Based on your values:
• Vitamin D: 15.59 ng/ml → Deficient
• Vitamin B12: 258 pg/ml → Borderline low
• Ferritin: Normal
• Zinc: Normal
This is a very common finding and easily correctable with proper supplementation.
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What you should do now
Vitamin D
• Take Vitamin D3 60000 IU once weekly for 8 weeks
• Then switch to once monthly for maintenance
Vitamin B12
• Take Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg daily for 6 to 8 weeks
• Then continue weekly or as maintenance
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Diet advice
• Vitamin D → Sun exposure 15 to 20 minutes daily
• B12 → Milk, curd, eggs, chicken (if non vegetarian)
• Maintain balanced diet
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When to follow up
• Repeat levels after 2 to 3 months
• If symptoms like weakness, tingling, fatigue persist
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Important reassurance
These deficiencies are very common in young adults and with proper treatment, levels improve well without complications.
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For personalised plan, dosage adjustment, and follow up guidance, you can reach out to me directly on
WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven.
Wishing you good health.
Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician
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Thanks for sending across your query.
Before preaching any medication a detailed history of the patient is required.
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There should be a proper discussion of your problems .
Kindly consult me as soon as possible
Next Steps
consult a doctor
Health Tips
Sunlight exposure will be good
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Vit d3
UPRISE D60K ONCE A WEEK FOR EIGHT WEEKS FOLLOWED BY ONE PER MONTH FOR SIX MONTHS A COMPLETE THERAPY BY WHO.
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Tab uprise 60,000 units once a week for 8 weeks. Rest of the results fall within normal range.
Take more of green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, nuts,eggs, beans, berries, sprouts, mushrooms.
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Vitamin D is low and B12 is borderline low. Ferritin and zinc are normal.
You can take:
• Vitamin D3 60,000 IU once weekly for 6–8 weeks
• Vitamin B12 1000 mcg daily (or weekly injections if symptoms)
Take sunlight exposure and balanced diet. Recheck after 2–3 months. Consult a doctor for proper evaluation and treatment.
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Please seek a proper consultation
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You should change your Diet and lifestyle along with supplements.
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1.Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg once weekly basis upto 8 weeks for B 12 deficiency.
2. Cholecalciferol 60k once weekly upto 3 months for vitamin d3 deficiency.
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First of all - Are you taking Pantop or any acidity medicine
If yes then you have to alternate the dose and medicine...
Instead of taking medicine for deficiency, it is better to treat the cause of Decrease level of VITAMIN D , B12 and IRON
Next Steps
Get consulted to any doctor at your convenience
Health Tips
take natural source of vitamins
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Please consult and get proper dose of medicine prescribed so that it is neither under dose or overdose.
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Take d3 must 60k once a week for 4 week
B12 level is ok but towards lower side .You can take methylcobalamine 1500 tablet.its available with chemist.
Check calcium also.vitamin d level low may have low calcium also
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You can vitamin D and B from chemist
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• Vitamin D = 15.5 ng/ml → Deficiency (needs correction)
• Vitamin B12 = 258 pg/ml → Low–borderline (can cause fatigue, hair fall, tingling)
• Ferritin & Zinc → adequate
Next Steps
✅ Vitamin D replacement
• **Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 60,000 IU
• Once weekly for 8 weeks
• Then once monthly for 3–6 months (maintenance)
Health Tips
• Sun exposure: 15–20 min daily (morning sunlight)
• Diet:
• B12 → eggs, dairy, meat
• Vitamin D → fortified foods
• Avoid taking Vitamin D on empty stomach
• Recheck levels after 8–10 weeks
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Take
1)tab uprise d3 for vit D 60k once a wk
2) Cap. becosules take daily for 2 wk
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Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper guidance and treatment.
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion
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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. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Tayo 60 k, nurokind fast
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