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Suggest Treatment For MTHFR Deficiency

Posted on Fri, 20 Mar 2015

Question: what's the cure for mthfr

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
May need to take folate supplementation.Mild cases require no treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I am aware of your previous query.
Most people with mild MTHFR(Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase)deficiency require no treatment.Foods are generally fortified with folate so it can compensate.
However,some patient may need to take folate supplementation.Patient may need to take one tablet daily.

Severe deficient cases require aggressive treatment.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (36 hours later)

vitamin b12 injections is that what I need

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Some patient may require folate,B12 and B6 vitamin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Some patient may require folate,B12 and B6 vitamin.Necessity of requirement depend upon clinical finding and laboratory values of vitamin.
Genetic testing is also helpful in assessing severity.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar