Medical treatments

While patients with malabsorption were systematically treated with injections of vitamin B12 intramuscularly, we now know that oral supplementation, at higher doses, is most of the time as effective.⁶. If the treatment is adequate, the patient’s condition improves within a few days. This treatment is devoid of any side effects.

For severe cases, transfusions blood may be needed, if the anemia is very severe, until vitamin therapy can take effect.

Complementary approaches

There is no recommended complementary approach for vitamin B12 deficiency. You can consult the sheets for the support of the associated diseases.