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My doctor told me that i have a high red blood cell count and high levels of vitamin b12, i don't take any multivitamins. what can this mean?

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Diet: It may come from your diet preference (meat, liver, seafood, etc).

Answered 5/7/2018

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