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Low vitamin D
I just did a blood test and all reports are normal but I have very low vitamin d around 6 ng/mL. So what should I do. Any suggestions
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Sunbasking along with vitD supplementation is recommended.
Sunbasking is most effective during sunrise for 30mins turn your back towards the sun. Wear light thin cotton clothes to allow sun rays to penetrate into the skin.
Cholecalciferol granules 60,000IU/gm with milk once a week for 28 days
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Hello,
The level of Vit D in your blood report is very low and it needs to be corrected by proper medicines.
Injection Arachitol 3L IU is a good option. (Needs a prescription from a doctor and must be given by a qualified person only. It is not for self medication)
After one dose of this injection, please take Vit. D-Rise 60K sachet once a week of 8 weeks.
Take this sachet with milk of after taking some fatty food, as it improves the absorption of Vit D.
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Sufficient vit D levels are above 30 ng/ml ..level of 6 mg shows severe deficiency...better to take one shot of vitamin d injection and then continue with tablets
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Treatment should be started with 60000U Vitamin D3 shots/ tablets once weekly. For 8-12 weeks
Low vitamin D can lead to decreased bone density.
Kindly consult for further management.
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Exposure to sunlight is needed as vitamin D is formed in skin.
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Provided you are asymptomatic and other blood test reports are in the normal range, you need an oral vitamin D3 supplement. It would be better to have an in clinic medical check up along with your investigation reports. You can book an appointment with me
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Is there any symptoms? Weakness or bone pain?
Can get inj. Vitamin D.(for dose and other counseling kindly DM me)
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Yes for low vitamin d u should definitely start
Tab Mg d3 1-0-1 for period of 3 months
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Vitamin D level in a 35 years old female is below:
Sufficiency (Normal): 30 ng/mL or higher
Insufficiency: 20 to 29 ng/mL
Deficiency: Below 20 ng/mL
Toxicity: Above 150 ng/m
As your level is 9 ng/L so you are deficient in Vitamin D. Treatment is simple, i.e. take Vit D. Also Vit D helps in Calcium absorption from intestine. So take Calcium.
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