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Vitamin D deficiency

2016-12-06 09:20:43
Vitamin D results just came out and I have got a severe deficiency. Vitamin D, 25 - Hydroxy: 9.70 ng/ml. Anything less than 10 is considered as a severe deficiency. Also, calcium is 8.8% which is just below the normal range of 9.0 -11.50. I've been experiencing heel pain for the past 5-8 months. I've scheduled a consultation with my doctor next week. Meanwhile, any recommendation would be great. Is this a serious condition? What should I do during workout sessions (mostly cycling & running) to prevent injuries? Is it safe to be in sunlight? If yes then what's the right time?
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Start taking calcium and vitamin d3 supplements.....avoid heavy cycling and running for few days...morning sunlight helps in synthesis of vitamin d3 in body...
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Answered2016-12-07 09:09:36

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Sit in sunlight for 20 minutes uninterrupted daily if possible. Take Vit D3 as advised.Calcium deficiency is because of Vit D defficiency,which is very much required for absorption of calcium.Do not use creams containing sun screen.They do not allow sunlight to penetrative in skin

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Need vitD3 60K sacchet weekly for 6 wks

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