I recently underwent a medical checkup, and my report shows that I have a vitamin B12 deficiency. I would like to know how much time it typically takes to recover from B12 deficiency without using any external supplements.

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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Recovery without supplements may take longer and depends on your diet. However, supplementation (oral or injection) is often advised for quicker improvement. Symptoms usually start improving within 2 to 4 weeks once corrected.

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Take a VITAMIN B12 Test or Take a COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Test

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