This includes individuals with pernicious anemia, who need lifelong injections due to impaired absorption
Your healthcare provider will determine the frequency of these tests based on your individual needs and response to treatment
However, vitamin B12 deficiency can cause damage to your nerves and affect brain function
The treatment, in this case, usually follows by means of having daily injections for a week or so, then injections every few days for a month, after which maintenance doses are usually given every one to two months for life
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Finding the right B12 intramuscular dose is key to treating these issues well