Deficiency of Vit D

2023-03-19 09:12:19
I am feeling regular joint knee pain while having a walk or regular day to day work. I am also experiencing hair damage and hair fall. I have done my health checkup and the concerned area is Vit D. Kindly suggest some medication for this deficiency.
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Answered2023-03-21 10:00:37

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You can take supplements available over the counter - can either take 60000 units once a week for 4 weeks. Also can have calcium supplements and do basic exercises as well!

Answered2023-03-21 01:58:27

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Adv.  Clinical examination & review of investigations.

Answered2023-03-20 05:57:09

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Tablet uprise d3 60k.. twice a week for 4 week.

Answered2023-03-19 15:54:00

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Dear, You have severe deficiency of Vitamin D3
Next Steps
At least 15min daily exposure of sunlight ( best time of sunlight is from 10am-3pm). Start Vitamin d3 nano shots once weekly for total of 8 weeks. Have foods rich in vitamin d such as Spinach, white beans, Tuna fish, fortified orange juices etc.

Answered2023-03-19 11:35:41

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But d levels are deficient. Work on sunlight exposure, consume dairy products
Next Steps
You can take vit d injection intramuscular or start 60k I.u twice a week till symptoms improve
Health Tips
Keep regular screening of vit d levels to avoid toxicity

Answered2023-03-19 09:20:47

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)

Answered2023-03-20 00:05:07

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