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Vitamin D deficinecy
My vitamin D is extremely low. Its like 7. Some say morning sun is better for Vitamin D and some say noon is better for Vitamin D. I want to know which time would be best for sun exposure for Vitamin D.
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Very low levels.
Start vitamin d supplements 60,000 units per week for about 6 weeks,
If you can tolerate afternoon sun in this weather fine.
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Avoid fried food and spicy
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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Vitamin D level of 7 is significantly deficient—definitely needs correction. While midday sun (around 11 AM to 1 PM) is ideal for Vitamin D synthesis due to higher UVB availability, relying only on sunlight and supplements isn’t always enough.
There can be underlying causes—malabsorption, liver/kidney dysfunction, or even certain medications—that prevent proper absorption or activation of Vitamin D. Also, high-dose supplementation isn’t risk-free—hypercalcemia, renal strain, and GI disturbances are just a few possible side effects.
Best approach? Identify and treat the root cause, not just the number. It’s worth getting this evaluated properly—happy to help with that.
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With this low level of vitamin D it is better to start on medication for deficiency.
Vitamin D supplements 60,000 IU once a week with fatty meal for atleast 12 weeks needed.
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Go for Injectibles Vit D3 6lac units 2 shots in s gap of a week and then get it check after a week . Then go for oral vit D3 soft gel capsules if still a bit low.
Manage further by exposure to natural sunlight and calcium rich food in future
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This need immediate intervention as this low level is alarming and needs proper treatment
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Sachet osta d3 60,000 IU once a week for 6 weeks
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Morning sunshine, + need supplements
Uprise d60k two times a week for eight weeks followed by one per month for six months.
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Before 9am.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Less intense sun exposure is good.
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Consult a physician
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Pune
Pls take injections first
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Sachin Bainsla
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
sun exposure morning or afternoon both which ever according to your timings
and Vit d3 supplements always take that with milk/ something that has fat content for better absorption( best will be milk)
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Uprise d3 capsule once a week for 12 weeks.
Morning 7 to 8am.
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