Vitamin d deficiency

2026-02-24 04:51:35
My mother has gone through routine blood work . She has vitamin d deficiency Can you please suggest tablets or syrup .Thanks
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Value  please? Uprise d60k once a week for eight weeks followed by one per month for six months after breakfast a complete therapy by WHO.

Answered2026-02-27 14:49:24

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Answered2026-02-26 16:28:32

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Divion 60k for 2 monts (once a week )

Answered2026-02-26 07:28:17

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She can take tab cholecalciferol 60,000 units once weekly for 6 weeks. She should take more of curd, cheese, soya, almonds, mushrooms, eggs, fortified cereals.

Answered2026-02-26 04:24:14

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-02-25 16:39:58

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Dietary advise is also required after assessment of  the daily diet pattern. Please consult.

Answered2026-02-25 14:49:00

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If your mother (58 yr) has vitamin D deficiency, it’s important to correct it properly because: • Vitamin D helps bone strength • It improves muscle function and immunity • Deficiency can contribute to fatigue and falls Since she’s 58, supplementation should be structured and effective, not just random low-dose pills. Over-the-counter low doses often don’t correct deficiency.
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Initial Correction (for deficiency) Standard high-dose regimen used widely: Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol): ➡️ 60,000 IU once weekly for 8–12 weeks After this, re-check Vitamin D level. Maintenance (after correction) ➡️ 60,000 IU once monthly Take the supplement with a meal that has fat (fat improves absorption). If her calcium is low too, calcium supplement may be added after checking serum calcium. Also consider: ✔ Check magnesium — low magnesium reduces vitamin D absorption ✔ Encourage sun exposure (15–20 minutes morning)
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✔ Do not take more than recommended dose without doctor supervision ✔ Do not take zinc + iron together with vitamin D supplement (prefer after food) ✔ Take sunlight exposure regularly ✔ Ensure balanced calcium intake (milk, yogurt, leafy greens) Severe deficiency needs structured correction to avoid complications such as weak bones or falls. If you share her exact vitamin D value and other lab tests, I can give you an exact regimen tailored for her needs. Booking an online consultation will allow a personalized plan including dose, duration, and follow-up testing so her levels improve safely and effectively.

Answered2026-02-25 13:37:51

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Vitamin d3 60 k ,once a week .

Answered2026-02-25 11:58:29

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Sure.i can help you with this. Before that, I would like to know some additional details on how which much is vitamin D level right now? and does she have calcium deficiency also? Kindly share report....
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Kindly consult to get the perfect prescription for her.
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Also tell her to have sun exposure in the early morning 20 mins/day and also ask her to add milk, curd etc to diet.

Answered2026-02-25 11:47:42

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T - d3  must 60 k ( once a week for 8 week ) Cap - gemcal xt 0-1-0 for 3 month

Answered2026-02-25 11:41:02

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Kindly do connect and consult

Answered2026-03-03 17:38:54

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Uprise d3 60k once a week

Answered2026-02-26 07:22:51

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-02-25 14:57:31

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