I am 29 years old and have had fever, cold, and cough for the past five days. I visited our family doctor, who prescribed medicines, but there has been no major improvement. She advised me to do some blood and urine tests. My report is as follows: SGPT: 26, CRP: 9, Hb: 13.6, TC: 5730, Neutrophils: 73, Lymphocytes: 20, ESR: 10, Platelets: 177,000, MP: Not Seen. Urine: pH 6.5, Protein: Nil, Sugar: Nil, BP: Nil, Pus: Nil, RBC: Nil. I also have a vitamin B12 deficiency, and the doctor prescribed Autrin 30 capsule. My RBC count is 4.65, showing mild macrocytosis. I want to know if my vitamin B12 deficiency is the reason I am experiencing cold, cough, and fever.

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Dr Shaik Kalam

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MD (Physician)
3+ Yrs

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Cold, cough, and fever are usually due to infections, not B12 deficiency. Your CRP is mildly raised, suggesting low grade inflammation. Vitamin B12 deficiency may explain mild macrocytosis but not your current illness. Continue Autrin and monitor symptoms.

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Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test or Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test

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Answered 11/09/2025

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