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Have Low WBC Count And Urea. Tests Done. Taking Multivitamin Medicine. What Could Be The Cause?

Hi, I have been a vegetarian for over 25 years, and have previous blood tests have indicated that my B12 was a bit low, but within the normal range. However, i recently had a test that showed my B12 as over 1000. I don't supplement this (except for a multi vitamin). Also, my white blood cell count was a bit low, and urea was low. Can you please tell me the possible causes?
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Leah
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Hello and welcome to HCM,

Vegetarians are prone to have vitamin B 12 deficiency.
Vitamin B 12 supplements can be taken regularly.
It will keep the B12 levels within normal range.
A fall in white blood cell is most commonly caused by infections.
A differentiation leukocyte count (DLC) will determine the component which if low.
Further management will depend on the result of the investigations.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Have Low WBC Count And Urea. Tests Done. Taking Multivitamin Medicine. What Could Be The Cause?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Vegetarians are prone to have vitamin B 12 deficiency. Vitamin B 12 supplements can be taken regularly. It will keep the B12 levels within normal range. A fall in white blood cell is most commonly caused by infections. A differentiation leukocyte count (DLC) will determine the component which if low. Further management will depend on the result of the investigations. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal