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Regarding blood test done for vitamin D
I had recently done Vitamin d test to check vitamin d levels in my body. I had done '25 OH Vitamin D Total' test. My result was 10.42 ng/ml. What to do? Can i take any vitamin d tablets on my own without any prescription, if yes, please suggest.
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Uprise d60k once a week for eight weeks followed by one per month for six months a complete therapy by WHO for vit d3.
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Take tab cholecalciferol 60,000 units once a week for 8 weeks.
Take more of fortified cereals, nuts, milk and milk products, eggs, mushrooms.
Spend an hour or so in morning sun, with limbs exposed.
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Your Vitamin D level is low. Sun exposure and vitamin D supplements are usually needed to correct it.
Please consult me so I can guide the correct dose and duration for you.
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Your **25‑Hydroxy Vitamin D Test result of 10.42 ng/mL indicates Vitamin D deficiency. Normally, Vitamin D levels should be above 30 ng/mL for optimal health.
Low Vitamin D can lead to fatigue, muscle weakness, bone pain, and low immunity, and it is quite common, especially in people with limited sunlight exposure. This condition is known as **Vitamin D Deficiency.
Next Steps
You can usually start supplementation. A commonly used regimen is:
• **Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 60,000 IU once weekly for about 6–8 weeks.
• After that, a maintenance dose once monthly may be advised.
• It is also useful to check **Serum Calcium Test if supplementation continues long term.
Vitamin D tablets or sachets are widely available and generally safe when taken in recommended doses.
Health Tips
• Get 15–20 minutes of sunlight exposure daily, preferably morning sunlight.
• Include Vitamin D rich foods such as eggs, fatty fish, fortified milk, and mushrooms.
• Take Vitamin D after a meal containing some fat, as it improves absorption.
• Repeat the Vitamin D test after about 3 months to ensure levels have improved.
If you would like, you can book an online consultation and share your symptoms or other reports, and I can guide you on the exact dose and duration best suited for you.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Saarika
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Chennai
Uprise 60k (once a week for 8 weeks).
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Hard Shah
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Ahmedabad
Needs docor consultation
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