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High strontium
Doctor please tell me why my strontium is very high and tell me what tablet should i use to reduce it
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Generally seen in vegetarians.
Plants contain higher levels of strontium than animal tissues.
99% of strontium are found in bones.
It is excreted through kidney.
Calcium and strontium are some what similar.
Can be because of thyroid and parathyroid disorders.... osteoporosis.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Shweta Jagdhari Ram
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Actually the levels are very high than normal population. Strontium is mostly derived from plants, so i guess you have high intake of kale,spinach etc. high strontium levels may be seen in osteomalacia or renal disorders..so you need to be assessed properly and i require more detailed history
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