I've been wondering why I have a deficiency in vitamin B12 and vitamin D3, even though I don't have any bad habits. I make sure to jog daily and follow a healthy diet. What could be the reasons behind this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Causes of b12 deficiency include food-bound cobalamin malabsorption low serum cobalamin levels,pernicious anaemia and vegeterians etc.

Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with a sore throat for the last couple of days and it's pretty uncomfortable. Is there any medicine you can suggest to help me get rid of it? I dont have any other symptoms.

use azithromycin for 3 days

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So, my mom is 66 years old and she got her second dose of the Covishield vaccine. But then, like 8 days later, she tested positive for COVID. She's better now, thank goodness. Since she's gotten both shots, I'm wondering if she should get another type of COVID vaccine after 3 months, or is she good to go with just the Covishield doses?

no need

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I'm someone who usually takes Dolo 650 when I'm feeling feverish or have a headache. But I recently heard that it's banned in India. Is it harmful? What are the alternative medications I can take for this?

Dolo 650mg is not banned in India. You can consider taking Crocin 650 mg. It contains paracetamol which is effective for reducing fever and relieving headache. The usual dosage for adults is 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed, with a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.

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