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Low B12. Had Esophagectomy For High Grade Dysplasia. Will There Be Any Long Term Effects On The Body ?

Hello, 3 1/2 yrs ago i had an esophagectomy for high grade dysplasia...I'm 61 yrs old and recently found out my B12 is very low 142 . My family physician has been giving me one shot a week plus i'm on supplements. I'm worried about the longterm effects on my body. I didn't have a family Doctor when i had the surgery and live in a small city where they had been doing this surgery for a short period of time. I'm really not sure if i got a shot after the surgery..I would appreciate any help you can give me.
Fri, 6 Dec 2013
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Dear mam,

Your Vitamin B12 deficiency is not related to your surgical procedure , however , it may be related to dietary deficiencies that you might have developed due to esophagectomy.

It wouldn't be a right thing for me to comment upon on Vitamin B12 Deficiency without seeing the reports.

If you have nutritional cause then , injection supplement once a weel for 4 weeks, followed by once a month , with Folic acid supplement will build back your Hemoglobin.

Also , ask your doctor for de-worming.

Please write to us with reports , in case you want to know anything more.

Stay Healthy.
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Low B12. Had Esophagectomy For High Grade Dysplasia. Will There Be Any Long Term Effects On The Body ?

Dear mam, Your Vitamin B12 deficiency is not related to your surgical procedure , however , it may be related to dietary deficiencies that you might have developed due to esophagectomy. It wouldn t be a right thing for me to comment upon on Vitamin B12 Deficiency without seeing the reports. If you have nutritional cause then , injection supplement once a weel for 4 weeks, followed by once a month , with Folic acid supplement will build back your Hemoglobin. Also , ask your doctor for de-worming. Please write to us with reports , in case you want to know anything more. Stay Healthy.