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What Are Elevated Vit B12 Symptoms?
Question: my doctor said my b12 is 1999. that is about double the normal. how concerned should I be?
Brief Answer:
If no other symptom present then it might not effect
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Vitamin B12 does not accumulate to toxic levels. Consuming large quantities does not cause side effects or high levels in your system. On the other hand High vitamin B12 in the bloodstream may be associated with some serious diseases as well. So if there are some other unusual symptoms present then you need to get it checked by a hematologist. Some of the medical conditions that can increase levels of vitamin B12 include:
- liver disease
- kidney failure and
- a group of blood cancers known as myeloproliferative disorders
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
If no other symptom present then it might not effect
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Vitamin B12 does not accumulate to toxic levels. Consuming large quantities does not cause side effects or high levels in your system. On the other hand High vitamin B12 in the bloodstream may be associated with some serious diseases as well. So if there are some other unusual symptoms present then you need to get it checked by a hematologist. Some of the medical conditions that can increase levels of vitamin B12 include:
- liver disease
- kidney failure and
- a group of blood cancers known as myeloproliferative disorders
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
are there any not serious reason my B12 could be double the normal range?
Brief Answer:
Better to visit a Consultant Hematologist for further workup
Detailed Answer:
Hello
thank you for the followup query.
As i mentioned earlier that if there is no other significant finding like yellow discoloration eyes, anorexia, renal disease (decreased urine output) or blast cell on peripheral film then its ok. But as your value is significantly raised so further workup is advised. I would suggest you to visit a Consultant Hematologist for this. He might advise following labs to evaluate:
- CBC
- Liver Function Tests
- Peripheral blood film
- Renal Function Tests
Further treatment will depend upon the examination & lab results.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Better to visit a Consultant Hematologist for further workup
Detailed Answer:
Hello
thank you for the followup query.
As i mentioned earlier that if there is no other significant finding like yellow discoloration eyes, anorexia, renal disease (decreased urine output) or blast cell on peripheral film then its ok. But as your value is significantly raised so further workup is advised. I would suggest you to visit a Consultant Hematologist for this. He might advise following labs to evaluate:
- CBC
- Liver Function Tests
- Peripheral blood film
- Renal Function Tests
Further treatment will depend upon the examination & lab results.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are welcome. Don't forget that i'm available 24/7 for if you need any guidance. Don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Feel free to contact me directly on HCM by visiting http://goo.gl/fxj9bG
Wishing you good health !!
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are welcome. Don't forget that i'm available 24/7 for if you need any guidance. Don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Feel free to contact me directly on HCM by visiting http://goo.gl/fxj9bG
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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