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Question: Hi I just had blood test done and found out my vitamin D and Vitamin B are in deficiency along with Homocysteine level are high here are the below readings
Homocysteine- 54μmol/L
Vitamin D- 10.5
Vitamin B12- 155
My doctor has adviced -drise 60000,Homocyst tab,and nurokind plus
Please let me know how soon i will be able to make up the deficiency level and what precautions and food i will have to take to improve my condition
I went for Treadmill Test and results was negative which was a good sign.
also i have leg sensation/pain on my left leg duing sleep what will be the cause.
Homocysteine- 54μmol/L
Vitamin D- 10.5
Vitamin B12- 155
My doctor has adviced -drise 60000,Homocyst tab,and nurokind plus
Please let me know how soon i will be able to make up the deficiency level and what precautions and food i will have to take to improve my condition
I went for Treadmill Test and results was negative which was a good sign.
also i have leg sensation/pain on my left leg duing sleep what will be the cause.
Brief Answer:
Vitamin D and B 12 deficiency need to be corrected by supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Vitamin D deficiency needs to be corrected by vitamin d supplements.
Vitamin D is given for 2 months weekly to make up the deficiency.
Vitamin D level needs to be repeated at the end of 2 months.
Vitamin D can be obtained naturally through sun light.
Exposure to sunlight helps the skin to produce vitamin D naturally.
Vitamin B 12 deficiency is also corrected by vitamin B 12 supplements in the form of injections as well as oral supplements.
Your doctor has prescribed an oral preparation.
Vitamin B 12 deficiency is accompanied by high homocystine levels which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disorders.
The level of homocystine can be corrected once vitamin B 12 levels are corrected.
Leg sensations while sleeping is expected due to vitamin B 12 deficiency.
Vitamin B 12 levels should also be repeated after 1-2 months.
Natural foods rich in vitamin B 12 are curd, milk. meat, fish etc.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Vitamin D and B 12 deficiency need to be corrected by supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Vitamin D deficiency needs to be corrected by vitamin d supplements.
Vitamin D is given for 2 months weekly to make up the deficiency.
Vitamin D level needs to be repeated at the end of 2 months.
Vitamin D can be obtained naturally through sun light.
Exposure to sunlight helps the skin to produce vitamin D naturally.
Vitamin B 12 deficiency is also corrected by vitamin B 12 supplements in the form of injections as well as oral supplements.
Your doctor has prescribed an oral preparation.
Vitamin B 12 deficiency is accompanied by high homocystine levels which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disorders.
The level of homocystine can be corrected once vitamin B 12 levels are corrected.
Leg sensations while sleeping is expected due to vitamin B 12 deficiency.
Vitamin B 12 levels should also be repeated after 1-2 months.
Natural foods rich in vitamin B 12 are curd, milk. meat, fish etc.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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