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Is vitamin d related to weight loss/gain.. i ve not been able to lose weight and someone told me that i might have a vitamin d problem

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hi. hood aftrtnoon. there is no co -relation of weight loss and vitamin D deficiency. take proper diet and healthy food. also go through your routine body check-up so that you will come to know regard ... Read More

Hi As per my report i had vitamin d & b12 deficiency. D is 6.5 & b12 is 136. As guidence with doctor I had started to take dosage through injections for both. I observed i had 3 kg weight loss in 2 weeks. Is it possible due to the dosage???

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Yes. Any deficiency can cause weight loss or weight gain. Vit D , fiber along with healthy diet is required for weight loss. ... Read More

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Need a suggestion on which lab test to be taken to check bone strength and vitamin d levels along with which type of doctor to be consulted.

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Bone mineral density,or bone scan ... Read More

Does vitamin d deficiency cause hair loss? Am 23 and am I have deficiency in vitamin d I have around 23ng per mol vitamin d in my 25 oh hydroxy vitamin d test. So i wanted to ask if this causes hair loss?

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Hi Vitamin D deficiency does contribute to hair liss. Please continue supplements for this ad recommended by your doctor. However if hair loss persists after 2 months there may be other reasons for h ... Read More

My vitamin d has dropped to 8 (25hydroxy vitamin d test) Can this cause weight loss ?

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No it won't. ... Read More

I have been experiencing hair loss for 3 years . I have also had my vitamin D checked and the results shows a value '6'. I concerned my vitamin D levels might be contributing to my hair loss. What are treatment avilable for vitamin D deficiency Are they any other nutrients and suppliments for VITAMIN D deficiency

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I'm loosing my hair continuously from the last 2 months and in the test reports it was found that I'm having deficiency of vitamin d. So can the hair loss due to deficiency of vitamin d be gain back and what I'll have to do for it and how much time it will take to do so??

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Yes it can be due to that may not be the sole factor It will require a holistic approach you can either consult me online with photos for a proper diagnosis and treatment or a qualified dermatologist ... Read More

I have very low level of vitamin d only 18 does it is the cause of my loss in weight. Will i able to gain my previous weight after vitamin d deficiency recovered?

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Vit D is not directly related anywhere to weight loss. But definitely normal Vit D levels are essential for more than 200 things in our body, Including immunity. U should consult a doctor for your we ... Read More

Hello Doctor, My mother is suffering from hair loss and when she has done blood test it shows vitamin d deficiency. Can she take uprise d3 60k capsule once a week?

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Treatment depends on the grade... she's suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medica ... Read More

My dietician says my vitamin d is 21.2, that's creates problem in weight loss, if yes, then should I take supplement? Kindly confirm Low vitamin d levels create problem in weight loss? Kindly confirm

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Vitamin D maintains weight. It doesn't help in gaining weight. Moreover, it helps in protecting from the bad effects of obesity. There is no direvt evidence of vit D related to increase in weight. ... Read More

Hi , Sympotms: I have sometime BP elevated and gas in stomach which supplement should i take. These are my test results. Homocysteine: 17.86 µmol/L Fasting Glucose: 110 mg/dL HbA1c: 6.8% AST (SGOT): 36 U/L ALT (SGPT): 59 U/L Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): 183 U/L Direct Bilirubin: 0.37 mg/dL CRP: 6.63 mg/L Vitamin D: 12.69 ng/mL (low/deficient)

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Your HbA1c of 6.8 with a fasting glucose of 110 falls in the diabetes range, not just borderline, and needs proper confirmation and care rather than a supplement. Your vitamin D is clearly deficient, ... Read More

For vitamin D deficiency can anyone tell name and dosage of injection. As my vit D levels are always around 20 even after taking weekly tablets. I have heard that injection solves the deficiency prominently.

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A vitamin D level of 20 staying put despite weekly tablets usually means the dose isn't high enough for your body weight, or absorption through the gut is weak. Yes, an injectable form exists and is o ... Read More

I recently got a full body checkup done and things which have been worth noticing have been Vitamin D total Hydroxy - 9.25 and Vitamin B12 - 333 So, what should be my course going forward?

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Your vitamin D level of 9.25 is significantly below what the body needs, this level usually needs active correction, not just sun exposure or diet. Your B12 at 333 is within the usual range and doesn' ... 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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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

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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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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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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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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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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If you are on thyroid supplementation then need to increase the dose before further vitamin D supplementation. ... 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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Need more information about you.It is not connected with supplements but at first improve your gut health for better absorption so detiled, connect me through practo you will get good results definite ... Read More

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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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.

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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

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

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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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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

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

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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

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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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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

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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.

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