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Deficiency of Vit D
I am feeling regular joint knee pain while having a walk or regular day to day work. I am also experiencing hair damage and hair fall. I have done my health checkup and the concerned area is Vit D. Kindly suggest some medication for this deficiency.
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Adv. Clinical examination & review of investigations.
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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dear,
You have severe deficiency of Vitamin D3
Next Steps
At least 15min daily exposure of sunlight ( best time of sunlight is from 10am-3pm).
Start Vitamin d3 nano shots once weekly for total of 8 weeks.
Have foods rich in vitamin d such as Spinach, white beans, Tuna fish, fortified orange juices etc.
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But d levels are deficient. Work on sunlight exposure, consume dairy products
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You can take vit d injection intramuscular or start 60k I.u twice a week till symptoms improve
Health Tips
Keep regular screening of vit d levels to avoid toxicity
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Pune
You can take supplements available over the counter - can either take 60000 units once a week for 4 weeks.
Also can have calcium supplements and do basic exercises as well!
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Tablet uprise d3 60k.. twice a week for 4 week.
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