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Hello doctor,
I have been taking Vitamin B medication for over one year and my Vitamin B12 level is very high, greater than 2000. What should I do to reduce the level? I am 27 years female. Please advise.
Dr. Divakara P M.B.B.S., M.D Diabetology, Endocrinology, General Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pulmonology (Asthma Doctors
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Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. It means any excess of Vitamin B12 in the body shall be flushed out in urine. So just stop taking further vitamin supplements and the B12 level shall normalize. You can repeat the test after one month.
Dr. Parth R Goswami
Family Physician, General Practitioner, Hematologist, Pathologist
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I have gone through your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
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