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Requirements of vitamin B 12 in excess of normal (due to pregnancy, thyrotoxicosis, hemolytic anemia, hemorrhage, malignancy, hepatic and renal disease) can usually be met with oral supplementation
Nutrients are injected directly into the bloodstream
The standard regimen involves: Loading doses without neurological involvement : 1 mg intramuscularly three times a week for 2 weeks [3] [8] Loading doses with neurological involvement : 1 mg intramuscularly on alternate days until no further improvement [3] [8] Maintenance therapy : 1 mg every 23 months for life in cases of pernicious anaemia or irreversible malabsorption (every 2 months if neurological involvement) [3] [8] This aggressive approach aims to prevent irreversible neurological damage, though recovery of established neuropathy may be incomplete, particularly if treatment is delayed
When children ask for the shots to be given, obviously something good must be happening
Moreover, accessibility issues may arise for individuals in remote areas or those with limited mobility, making regular injections less feasible
