Vitamin D Deficiency
SX - late walking in children, frontal bone protrusion, chronic muscle pains and aches
PE - Stooped Stature, Bow Legs, Periosteal bone pain
Next Steps
DX -
Vitamin D Level ( < 30 ng/mL )
Calcium, PTH level
Health Tips
TX -
Vitamin D deficiency Tx: Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) 50,000 units, 1 PO QWeekly x 8 weeks OR Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 50,000 units, 1 PO QWeekly x 8 weeks