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Insufficiency of vit D

2018-04-23 10:57:02
Hello, I had a blood test for vit D where result shows the vit D content as 23.9ng which is considered as insufficient.What diet should be followed to increase the vit D content or any tablets for the same.I'm a vegetarian and had a B12 deficiency as well.
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Vitamin D Deficiency SX - late walking in children, frontal bone protrusion, chronic muscle pains and aches. PE - Stooped Stature, Bow Legs, Periosteal bone pain.
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DX - Vitamin D Level ( < 30 ng/mL ). Calcium, PTH level.
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TX - Vitamin D deficiency Tx: Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) 50,000 units, 1 PO QWeekly x 8 weeks OR Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 50,000 units, 1 PO QWeekly x 8 weeks

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