The good news is that the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can be improved with B12 supplementation
Hair-cycle changes take time, and visible improvement may depend on the cause of thinning, delivery method, scalp condition, and other treatments being used
For deficiency without neurological involvement or for borderline levels, oral supplementation with high-dose cyanocobalamin (1000-2000 mcg daily) is often effective, as approximately 1% of an oral dose is absorbed through passive diffusion even in the absence of intrinsic factor
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There's no distinct symptomatic anemia icd 10 code either, since symptoms inform medical necessity, not code selection
If youre already on a sodiumrestricted diet or have hypertension, this is a serious concern