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Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Vitamin B12 is normally found in animal-based foods, like meat, egg, fish, milk, and dairy, so most vegetarians suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency. The symptoms are tiredness, feeling lightheaded, pale skin, tingling sensation, muscle weakness, etc.

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I suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I had vitamin B12 deficiency. My doctor advised me to have 10 injections. Now, my vitamin B12 is more than 2000. What should I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment duration for B12 deficiency varies based on factors such as the underlying cause, severity of the deficiency, and presenting symptoms. In cases of vitamin B12 deficiency common among strict vegetarians, a typical treatment approach involves intramuscular...  Read Full »

How to manage body pain and fatigue present for many years?

Query: Hello doctor, The primary concern surrounding my inquiry is body pain and fatigue. I have lymphedema in my lower legs since eight years. Intermittently, the condition is mediated with compression stockings, massage therapy and occasional stationary exercise. The swelling persists with activity, just...  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The laboratory reports (attachment removed to ensure privacy) indicate mild anemia and microscopic hematuria. The anemia seems to be a dual deficiency involving iron and B12. To confirm the cause, further tests including reticulocyte count, peripheral smear, serum iron, ...  Read Full »

What causes vitamin B12 deficiency in a non-vegetarian?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a vitamin B12 deficiency, even though I eat a lot of non-vegetarian food. A doctor prescribed me New Nervijen plus capsule. Is it safe to use?  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having vitamin B12 deficiency in a non-vegetarian is unlikely. Why did you get your vitamin B12 levels checked? What is your hemoglobin level? Do you drink alcohol? You can use the Nervijen capsule (a combination of Benfotiamine, Folic acid, Methylcobalamin, Ni...  Read Full »

What does my blood report show?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 43 years old. I feel weak, body pain, and headache during the menstrual cycle. Also feeling like depression. My height is 5 feet 2 inches and my weight is 163.14 Ibs. I have attached my recent blood test report. Please let me know the findings from the blood report. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me help you to deal with your problems. The complaints you said of weakness and body pains are general and not related to any specific entity. They are suggestive of low general health condition and will show improvement with medications. Your BMI (body mass inde...  Read Full »

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