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Sir I have recently been reported of having low Vitamin D level which is 12. Is it very serious? What should I do?

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I have a very low level of vitamin d. 6ng/ml. What should I do? What are the good habits I should follow? And how do I increase the vitamin d level in my body?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You need to get adequate sun exposure daily. Apart from that, inj. Uprise D3 6L once a week for 5 weeks. And then start cap. Calday D3 once a week after ...  Read More

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Hi.. I recently gone for vitamin test and found that my vitamin d level is very low.. please see attached report. Please suggest me any medicine to recover the vitamin D level. I also see TSH level is little high.. is this okay ?

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Vitamin D deficiency is a common issue. You need vit d supplements. TSH is out of range and more evaluation is needed. Consult an endocrinologist to have both your issues addressed ...  Read More

Hi. My Vitamin D Level has been detected to be very low, at 2.3. How worried should I be and how should I move forward.

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The most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body is the 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test. A level of 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL is considered adequate for healthy people. A ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my vitamin D level is 13 and b12 is 290 , does low levels of vitamin cause constipation and acidity please help

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Thank you for sharing your concern. It can happen but Kindly connect and consult for discussion of symptoms and for treatment. ...  Read More

I went for a diagnosis, and found Vitamin D levels to be very low at 5.17. The report shows that this level deficient, is it worrysome, should we go for any suplements? Regards Piyush

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My Hydroxy Vitamin D- Serum level is 6.44 ng/ml. Should I be worried for this and take any supplements for the same? The Vitamin B12 level is also low and is around 93pg/ml. Should I consult a doctor? Kindly help.

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Hello,yes you definitely need to take supplements for both deficiencies.. please consult online for prescription details ...  Read More

I got very low level of vitamin D in recent blood reports done , I have been recommended BIO D3 capsule by doctor so is it right pill to increase it ??

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Yes. Has RDA of D3. U can also get an intramuscular injection of vit D3 from any nearby hospital. Or take once a week pills for same. Sung light exposure is best natural way to raise your vit D levels ...  Read More

I recently got my annual wellness exam done which revealed that I have very low levels of Vitamin D. Value came to be 7.35 ng/ml as compared to normal range of 30-100. Should I just focus on natural sources for vitamin D or take any supplements? What are some natural sources of vitamin D?

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The most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body is the 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test. A level of 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL is considered adequate for healthy people. A ...  Read More

Hi doctor Which are the best sun dried mushrooms to boost low vitamin d levels very effectively...

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Hi , Sympotms: I have sometime BP elevated and gas in stomach which supplement should i take. These are my test results. Homocysteine: 17.86 µmol/L Fasting Glucose: 110 mg/dL HbA1c: 6.8% AST (SGOT): 36 U/L ALT (SGPT): 59 U/L Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): 183 U/L Direct Bilirubin: 0.37 mg/dL CRP: 6.63 mg/L Vitamin D: 12.69 ng/mL (low/deficient)

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Your HbA1c of 6.8 with a fasting glucose of 110 falls in the diabetes range, not just borderline, and needs proper confirmation and care rather than a supplement. Your vitamin D is clearly deficient, ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I recently had blood tests and would like your advice based on my reports. My results are: - Haemoglobin: 12.1 g/dL - Ferritin: 20.7 ng/mL - Serum iron: 37.44 µg/dL - Transferrin saturation: 8.66% - Vitamin B12: 164 pg/mL - Vitamin D: 18.3 ng/mL Could you please review my data and advise on the appropriate medicines, doses and durat

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Your reports show a pattern of iron deficiency, your ferritin, serum iron and transferrin saturation are all on the low side even though your haemoglobin hasn't dropped yet. Your B12 and vitamin D are ...  Read More

For vitamin D deficiency can anyone tell name and dosage of injection. As my vit D levels are always around 20 even after taking weekly tablets. I have heard that injection solves the deficiency prominently.

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A vitamin D level of 20 staying put despite weekly tablets usually means the dose isn't high enough for your body weight, or absorption through the gut is weak. Yes, an injectable form exists and is o ...  Read More

I recently got a full body checkup done and things which have been worth noticing have been Vitamin D total Hydroxy - 9.25 and Vitamin B12 - 333 So, what should be my course going forward?

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Your vitamin D level of 9.25 is significantly below what the body needs, this level usually needs active correction, not just sun exposure or diet. Your B12 at 333 is within the usual range and doesn' ...  Read More

Vitamin B12 is 107 and Vitamin d3 is 14.50 Dr prescribe me Tonikem plus for 15days 1-0-1 and Vitamin D3 is weekly 1 Uprise D3, I have a body full of pinching sensation So can I take Injection is better or Tablet or both let me know

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In most of cases it is enough ...  Read More

I am a 30-year-old male with persistent fatigue and low energy. My recent blood tests show Vitamin B12 <148 pg/mL and Vitamin D 11.8 ng/mL. Hb is 15.1 g/dL and CBC is otherwise normal. Thyroid, HbA1c, kidney function and most liver parameters are normal. I am vegetarian. Please advise on the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies, includin

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Both oral and injectable B12 are used for a deficiency this low, but which one, the dose, and how long depends on your full picture, not something to decide from a report alone. ...  Read More

Two weeks ago my vit d level came to 24.The doctor has given me 60k units of oral vit d shots.I often have pain in my knees, shoulders and back. And the calf also keeps getting tired.Can this ever be okay, doctor? The bones of my hands, feet or waist often crack while I am doing some work.what should I do now ?

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Your report shows vitamin D in the deficient range, which fits with the joint and bone aches you are describing. Bone and joint pain from this usually eases gradually once levels come back up. ...  Read More

Today i got my report and my VITAMIN D 8.9 ng/mL B12 348 pg/mL Iron 48.16 ug/dL Transferrin saturation 14.3 % Ferritin 100.8 (though i have currently cold) Esr also high 15 Suggest something

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These reports point to some nutritional gaps that are common and usually correctable with the right supplementation guidance. An active cold can also temporarily affect markers like ESR, so it helps t ...  Read More

Hi, My Vitamin D level was 28 (insufficient), doctor prescribed 60,000 IU weekly for 8 weeks. After taking 3 doses, I noticed my heart rate goes above 100 bpm for 2-3 days after each dose. Should I stop this and switch to a lower daily dose instead? Please advise. Thanks

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You should let your prescribing doctor know about this heart rate rise before your next dose, especially since you're already on thyroid medication. ...  Read More

My 25-OH vitamin D is 6.1 ng/mL and calcium is 10.1 mg/dL. Is Vitamin D3 60,000 IU once weekly for a month appropriate measure to take ?

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A vitamin D level this low, alongside a calcium reading on the higher side, does need correction, but the exact dose and duration should be confirmed by whoever ordered these tests rather than a fixed ...  Read More

My sister is 38 years old, female and vegetarian. Her recent blood tests showed: • Haemoglobin (Hb): 9.8 g/dL • MCV: 68 fL • Serum iron: 34.3 • Vitamin B12: 105 • Vitamin D: 6.28 She has been experiencing fatigue, but her periods are normal. We would like to understand the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies. Does she need iron, vitamin

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Your haemoglobin, B12, and vitamin D levels are low enough to need proper treatment, not diet changes alone. This isn't something to manage without medical guidance. ...  Read More

About 2 years ago my vitamin d level was 21 Then I started 12 weeks of 60000iu dose After that my levels were 25 Then I take supplements (may be 2&3 dose in a year) Now I again tested it comes 19.6 (why it's not increasing) Symptoms: fatigue, neck stiffness, anxiety, calf muscle cramps. Note: I have hypothyroidism and my tsh is 7.21 and t4 -

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If you are on thyroid supplementation then need to increase the dose before further vitamin D supplementation. ...  Read More

About 2 years ago my vitamin d level was 21 Then I started 12 weeks of 60000iu dose After that my levels were 25 Then I take supplements (may be 2&3 dose in a year) Now I again tested it comes 19.6 (why it's not increasing) Symptoms: fatigue, neck stiffness, anxiety, calf muscle cramps. Note: I have hypothyroidism and my tsh is 7.21 and t4 -

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Need more information about you.It is not connected with supplements but at first improve your gut health for better absorption so detiled, connect me through practo you will get good results definite ...  Read More

I am 23 years old. I had a stomach ulcer in 2023 and around the same time my vitamin D level was low (19 ng/mL). I took Vitamin D3 60,000 IU capsules once a week for 12 weeks. After taking the last capsule I started urinating frequently about an hour later and this continued for around 2 days so I stopped taking Vitamin D3. Now I feel that my vitam

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Frequent urination after a vitamin D3 course can sometimes point to a calcium imbalance, so it's worth having this checked before you restart any supplement. ...  Read More

My blood reports had vitamin D3 of 9.8. Post that I took 60,000IU once a week for 4 weeks. Post 1 week, can I start supplementing 5000 IU of vitamin D3 and k2 daily for 3 months? Please suggest, if it is okay or I should minimise the dosage? I am at a sitting job, I don't get enough time to have sunlight as well.

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Please don't fix your own maintenance dose yet. After a weekly loading course, the next step is a repeat vitamin D test to see how much your level has actually come up. ...  Read More

My blood test shows vitamin B9 (folate) level of 0.72 ng/mL. The result appears to be low. What could be the possible cause, and what treatment or folic acid dose would you recommend? Vitamin b12 is at 544 pg/mL

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Low folate usually comes from diet, poor absorption, or high alcohol intake. It's treatable once the cause is clear. ...  Read More

Hi I had vitamin d with 8.2 ng ml kindly suggest what are the next steps and Vitamin B12 145sp/ml . What should I need to do and help me with next steps

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Your vitamin D of 8.2 and B12 of 145 both fall in the deficient range and need proper correction. ...  Read More

Today I had my scheduled oral vitamin D dose and had to later get a B12 injection but due to some miscommunication on the nurse's part and my part what she did was she gave me a vitamin D injection. I should have cross checked. Is there anything to worry about? I have health anxiety so I'm worried about the high dose. I know the oral dosage was 60,

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One extra vitamin D dose on top of what you already took today is very unlikely to cause toxicity. That level of risk usually needs very high doses repeated over weeks, not a single mix-up. ...  Read More

My Vitamin D is less than 3(25-OH VITAMIN D ) unit-NG/ML.what vegiterian food best for increase the Vitamin D

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A vitamin D level this low needs proper correction, and diet alone usually isn't enough to bring it up quickly. ...  Read More

B12/folate level Serum vitamin B12 226 ng/L Serum folate 2.0 ug/L I have already take folic acid 5mg per day for 50days and for B12 do I need to take shot or go for oral intake. If oral what is the B12 capsule need to be taken ?

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A serum B12 level of 226 ng/L (pg/mL) falls into the borderline/low-normal zone, while a serum folate of 2.0 µg/L indicates folate deficiency (though 50 days of 5 mg folic acid will have begun addres ...  Read More

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