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Vitamin d deficiency

2016-05-23 16:23:56
My son has low level of vitamin d (23.37 ng/mL). Please suggest medication and diet instructions. Blood report details: ESR - 24 mm/hr Hemoglobin - 13.6 PHOSPHORUS, INORGANIC - SERUM: 6.8 mg/dL
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What was the problem? Why were these tests ordered? His vitamin d levels are adequate, actually his phosphate levels are high. Need other investigations. We can't treat reports. Need to show your son for proper evaluation.

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