Low Level Of Vitamin D- 5632 Questions Answered

Sir I have recently been reported of having low Vitamin D level which is 12. Is it very serious? What should I do?

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

I have a very low level of vitamin d. 6ng/ml. What should I do? What are the good habits I should follow? And how do I increase the vitamin d level in my body?

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Dr. Anil Kumar JainGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You need to get adequate sun exposure daily. Apart from that, inj. Uprise D3 6L once a week for 5 weeks. And then start cap. Calday D3 once a week after ... Read More

Hi.. I recently gone for vitamin test and found that my vitamin d level is very low.. please see attached report. Please suggest me any medicine to recover the vitamin D level. I also see TSH level is little high.. is this okay ?

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Dr. Sudeep Putta ManoharInternal Medicine | Bangalore

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Vitamin D deficiency is a common issue. You need vit d supplements. TSH is out of range and more evaluation is needed. Consult an endocrinologist to have both your issues addressed ... Read More

Hi. My Vitamin D Level has been detected to be very low, at 2.3. How worried should I be and how should I move forward.

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Dr. Himani NegiHomoeopath | Chennai

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The most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body is the 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test. A level of 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL is considered adequate for healthy people. A ... Read More

Hello doctor, my vitamin D level is 13 and b12 is 290 , does low levels of vitamin cause constipation and acidity please help

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Dr. Vishali RAyurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist | Chennai

Thank you for sharing your concern. It can happen but Kindly connect and consult for discussion of symptoms and for treatment. ... Read More

I went for a diagnosis, and found Vitamin D levels to be very low at 5.17. The report shows that this level deficient, is it worrysome, should we go for any suplements? Regards Piyush

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Dr. Dewangan SunilOrthopedist | Raipur

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I got very low level of vitamin D in recent blood reports done , I have been recommended BIO D3 capsule by doctor so is it right pill to increase it ??

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Dr. Milind TanwarOrthopedist | Gurgaon

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Yes. Has RDA of D3. U can also get an intramuscular injection of vit D3 from any nearby hospital. Or take once a week pills for same. Sung light exposure is best natural way to raise your vit D levels ... Read More

My Hydroxy Vitamin D- Serum level is 6.44 ng/ml. Should I be worried for this and take any supplements for the same? The Vitamin B12 level is also low and is around 93pg/ml. Should I consult a doctor? Kindly help.

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Dr. Ashwini KhadtareGynecologist/Obstetrician | Solapur

Hello,yes you definitely need to take supplements for both deficiencies.. please consult online for prescription details ... Read More

Hi doctor Which are the best sun dried mushrooms to boost low vitamin d levels very effectively...

Asked for Female, 32 Years 67 Views v

Ms. Neha SuryawanshiDietitian/Nutritionist | Mumbai

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I recently got my annual wellness exam done which revealed that I have very low levels of Vitamin D. Value came to be 7.35 ng/ml as compared to normal range of 30-100. Should I just focus on natural sources for vitamin D or take any supplements? What are some natural sources of vitamin D?

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Dr. Himani NegiHomoeopath | Chennai

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The most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body is the 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test. A level of 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL is considered adequate for healthy people. A ... Read More

I am a 30-year-old male with persistent fatigue and low energy. My recent blood tests show Vitamin B12 <148 pg/mL and Vitamin D 11.8 ng/mL. Hb is 15.1 g/dL and CBC is otherwise normal. Thyroid, HbA1c, kidney function and most liver parameters are normal. I am vegetarian. Please advise on the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies, includin

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Asked for Male, 30 Years 108 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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Both oral and injectable B12 are used for a deficiency this low, but which one, the dose, and how long depends on your full picture, not something to decide from a report alone. ... Read More

Two weeks ago my vit d level came to 24.The doctor has given me 60k units of oral vit d shots.I often have pain in my knees, shoulders and back. And the calf also keeps getting tired.Can this ever be okay, doctor? The bones of my hands, feet or waist often crack while I am doing some work.what should I do now ?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 23 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

Your report shows vitamin D in the deficient range, which fits with the joint and bone aches you are describing. Bone and joint pain from this usually eases gradually once levels come back up. ... Read More

Today i got my report and my VITAMIN D 8.9 ng/mL B12 348 pg/mL Iron 48.16 ug/dL Transferrin saturation 14.3 % Ferritin 100.8 (though i have currently cold) Esr also high 15 Suggest something

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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These reports point to some nutritional gaps that are common and usually correctable with the right supplementation guidance. An active cold can also temporarily affect markers like ESR, so it helps t ... Read More

Hi, My Vitamin D level was 28 (insufficient), doctor prescribed 60,000 IU weekly for 8 weeks. After taking 3 doses, I noticed my heart rate goes above 100 bpm for 2-3 days after each dose. Should I stop this and switch to a lower daily dose instead? Please advise. Thanks

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

You should let your prescribing doctor know about this heart rate rise before your next dose, especially since you're already on thyroid medication. ... Read More

My 25-OH vitamin D is 6.1 ng/mL and calcium is 10.1 mg/dL. Is Vitamin D3 60,000 IU once weekly for a month appropriate measure to take ?

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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A vitamin D level this low, alongside a calcium reading on the higher side, does need correction, but the exact dose and duration should be confirmed by whoever ordered these tests rather than a fixed ... Read More

My sister is 38 years old, female and vegetarian. Her recent blood tests showed: • Haemoglobin (Hb): 9.8 g/dL • MCV: 68 fL • Serum iron: 34.3 • Vitamin B12: 105 • Vitamin D: 6.28 She has been experiencing fatigue, but her periods are normal. We would like to understand the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies. Does she need iron, vitamin

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Asked for Male, 38 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

Your haemoglobin, B12, and vitamin D levels are low enough to need proper treatment, not diet changes alone. This isn't something to manage without medical guidance. ... Read More

About 2 years ago my vitamin d level was 21 Then I started 12 weeks of 60000iu dose After that my levels were 25 Then I take supplements (may be 2&3 dose in a year) Now I again tested it comes 19.6 (why it's not increasing) Symptoms: fatigue, neck stiffness, anxiety, calf muscle cramps. Note: I have hypothyroidism and my tsh is 7.21 and t4 -

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Dr shamoon khanGeneral Physician | Sangli

A vitamin D value around 19.6 remains deficient. A low response can result from missed doses, incorrect dosing or timing, limited absorption, obesity, or an untreated thyroid or other medical problem; ... Read More

About 2 years ago my vitamin d level was 21 Then I started 12 weeks of 60000iu dose After that my levels were 25 Then I take supplements (may be 2&3 dose in a year) Now I again tested it comes 19.6 (why it's not increasing) Symptoms: fatigue, neck stiffness, anxiety, calf muscle cramps. Note: I have hypothyroidism and my tsh is 7.21 and t4 -

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Ms. Moumita DuttaDietitian/Nutritionist | Kolkata

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I am 23 years old. I had a stomach ulcer in 2023 and around the same time my vitamin D level was low (19 ng/mL). I took Vitamin D3 60,000 IU capsules once a week for 12 weeks. After taking the last capsule I started urinating frequently about an hour later and this continued for around 2 days so I stopped taking Vitamin D3. Now I feel that my vitam

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

Frequent urination after a vitamin D3 course can sometimes point to a calcium imbalance, so it's worth having this checked before you restart any supplement. ... Read More

My blood reports had vitamin D3 of 9.8. Post that I took 60,000IU once a week for 4 weeks. Post 1 week, can I start supplementing 5000 IU of vitamin D3 and k2 daily for 3 months? Please suggest, if it is okay or I should minimise the dosage? I am at a sitting job, I don't get enough time to have sunlight as well.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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Please don't fix your own maintenance dose yet. After a weekly loading course, the next step is a repeat vitamin D test to see how much your level has actually come up. ... Read More

My blood test shows vitamin B9 (folate) level of 0.72 ng/mL. The result appears to be low. What could be the possible cause, and what treatment or folic acid dose would you recommend? Vitamin b12 is at 544 pg/mL

Asked for Male, 32 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

Low folate usually comes from diet, poor absorption, or high alcohol intake. It's treatable once the cause is clear. ... Read More

Hi I had vitamin d with 8.2 ng ml kindly suggest what are the next steps and Vitamin B12 145sp/ml . What should I need to do and help me with next steps

Asked for Male, 38 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

Your vitamin D of 8.2 and B12 of 145 both fall in the deficient range and need proper correction. ... Read More

Today I had my scheduled oral vitamin D dose and had to later get a B12 injection but due to some miscommunication on the nurse's part and my part what she did was she gave me a vitamin D injection. I should have cross checked. Is there anything to worry about? I have health anxiety so I'm worried about the high dose. I know the oral dosage was 60,

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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One extra vitamin D dose on top of what you already took today is very unlikely to cause toxicity. That level of risk usually needs very high doses repeated over weeks, not a single mix-up. ... Read More

My Vitamin D is less than 3(25-OH VITAMIN D ) unit-NG/ML.what vegiterian food best for increase the Vitamin D

Asked for Male, 49 Years 83 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

A vitamin D level this low needs proper correction, and diet alone usually isn't enough to bring it up quickly. ... Read More

B12/folate level Serum vitamin B12 226 ng/L Serum folate 2.0 ug/L I have already take folic acid 5mg per day for 50days and for B12 do I need to take shot or go for oral intake. If oral what is the B12 capsule need to be taken ?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 30 Views v

Dr. Ajit Kumar VarmaGeneral Surgeon | Cochin

A serum B12 level of 226 ng/L (pg/mL) falls into the borderline/low-normal zone, while a serum folate of 2.0 Âµg/L indicates folate deficiency (though 50 days of 5 mg folic acid will have begun addres ... Read More

My wife aged 36 yrs old was being tested for the following at Dr Lal Path lab. #Vitamin D 25- Hydroxy :: 32.16 (Range 75-250) Please look into the value and provide me a solution for the same.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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A level well under the standard reference range shown on that report generally calls for supplementation, the right dose and duration should come from whoever ordered the test. ... Read More

Vitamin d is only 6% and cholesterol is not in good condition, bad colestrol high and good colestrol low and I might be diabetes in future as report says so please suggest medicine to cover my vitamin D

Asked for Male, 29 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Ankita SharmaGeneral Physician | Bilaspur

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No need to worry ryt now just take inj vitd 1amp im stat F/b After one Cap d rise once a week for one month And get your vitd levels done ... Read More

My 3½-month-old baby has been taking Abbrivit D3 0.5 mL once daily (800 IU/mL) since birth. Today Ossopan-D 2.5 mL twice daily was prescribed, which adds another 200 IU vitamin D3 per day, making the total 600 IU vitamin D3 daily. Is it safe to continue both at these doses?

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Dr. SK KJM AlishaPediatrician | Lucknow

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Yes. Upto 800iu per day is fine ... Read More

My vitamin D is 16 so which d3 and k2 capsule should I take and for how much time...plz suggest vitamin d medicine and should suggest k2 also

Asked for Male, 34 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Pawan Kumar TiwariGeneral Physician | Varanasi

Take vitamin d3 60k once week for 8 week ... Read More

Suffered from renal calculi in month of february. This month my Vitamin D and serum calcium levels came low. Also in February month my parathyroid levels were high. All other renal parameters wnl.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 19 Views v

Dr. Anantbir Singh LubanaUrologist | Ludhiana

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Low level of vitamin d

Sir I have recently been reported of having low Vitamin D level which is 12. Is it very serious? What should I do?

I have a very low level of vitamin d. 6ng/ml. What should I do? What are the good habits I should follow? And how do I increase the vitamin d level in my body?

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Hi.. I recently gone for vitamin test and found that my vitamin d level is very low.. please see attached report. Please suggest me any medicine to recover the vitamin D level. I also see TSH level is little high.. is this okay ?

Hi. My Vitamin D Level has been detected to be very low, at 2.3. How worried should I be and how should I move forward.

Hello doctor, my vitamin D level is 13 and b12 is 290 , does low levels of vitamin cause constipation and acidity please help

I went for a diagnosis, and found Vitamin D levels to be very low at 5.17. The report shows that this level deficient, is it worrysome, should we go for any suplements? Regards Piyush

I got very low level of vitamin D in recent blood reports done , I have been recommended BIO D3 capsule by doctor so is it right pill to increase it ??

My Hydroxy Vitamin D- Serum level is 6.44 ng/ml. Should I be worried for this and take any supplements for the same? The Vitamin B12 level is also low and is around 93pg/ml. Should I consult a doctor? Kindly help.

Hi doctor Which are the best sun dried mushrooms to boost low vitamin d levels very effectively...

I recently got my annual wellness exam done which revealed that I have very low levels of Vitamin D. Value came to be 7.35 ng/ml as compared to normal range of 30-100. Should I just focus on natural sources for vitamin D or take any supplements? What are some natural sources of vitamin D?

Today i got my report and my VITAMIN D 8.9 ng/mL B12 348 pg/mL Iron 48.16 ug/dL Transferrin saturation 14.3 % Ferritin 100.8 (though i have currently cold) Esr also high 15 Suggest something

Hi, My Vitamin D level was 28 (insufficient), doctor prescribed 60,000 IU weekly for 8 weeks. After taking 3 doses, I noticed my heart rate goes above 100 bpm for 2-3 days after each dose. Should I stop this and switch to a lower daily dose instead? Please advise. Thanks

My 25-OH vitamin D is 6.1 ng/mL and calcium is 10.1 mg/dL. Is Vitamin D3 60,000 IU once weekly for a month appropriate measure to take ?

My blood test shows vitamin B9 (folate) level of 0.72 ng/mL. The result appears to be low. What could be the possible cause, and what treatment or folic acid dose would you recommend? Vitamin b12 is at 544 pg/mL

Hi I had vitamin d with 8.2 ng ml kindly suggest what are the next steps and Vitamin B12 145sp/ml . What should I need to do and help me with next steps

My Vitamin D is less than 3(25-OH VITAMIN D ) unit-NG/ML.what vegiterian food best for increase the Vitamin D

B12/folate level Serum vitamin B12 226 ng/L Serum folate 2.0 ug/L I have already take folic acid 5mg per day for 50days and for B12 do I need to take shot or go for oral intake. If oral what is the B12 capsule need to be taken ?

My wife aged 36 yrs old was being tested for the following at Dr Lal Path lab. #Vitamin D 25- Hydroxy :: 32.16 (Range 75-250) Please look into the value and provide me a solution for the same.

Vitamin d is only 6% and cholesterol is not in good condition, bad colestrol high and good colestrol low and I might be diabetes in future as report says so please suggest medicine to cover my vitamin D

My 3½-month-old baby has been taking Abbrivit D3 0.5 mL once daily (800 IU/mL) since birth. Today Ossopan-D 2.5 mL twice daily was prescribed, which adds another 200 IU vitamin D3 per day, making the total 600 IU vitamin D3 daily. Is it safe to continue both at these doses?

My vitamin D is 16 so which d3 and k2 capsule should I take and for how much time...plz suggest vitamin d medicine and should suggest k2 also

Suffered from renal calculi in month of february. This month my Vitamin D and serum calcium levels came low. Also in February month my parathyroid levels were high. All other renal parameters wnl.

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