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Hi I am 42 year old male, I have a deficiency in Vitamin D. the doctors have suggested that I must take oral supplements for this deficiency or else I will have a problem in future and will have weak bones. However I have read these supplements are not good. kindly guide me if there are any side effects of these Vitamin D supplement.

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Initially if your dr prescribed yu vit d for your deficiencies is ok... Vitamins and minerals are kind of products that have not much effects or side effects starting with... So dont becme boter of si ...  Read More

Can you suggest me which supplement of vitamin D is good to take ?? So that there are no side effects

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In this pandemic should I take vitamin D?is it beneficial for immunity?has it side effects?without cause can I take?i never take vitamin D . Please suggest me what to do

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Hello respected doctors I am 23 years old and I usually face a lot of body weakness and sometimes extreme and I am a smoker normally on an avg 3 cigarette a day and 8 months back i done my vit d and b12 test both were on deficient and doctor prescribed me tablets for it i.e for vit D cholecalciferol sixty thousand IU d3 once a week and calrex plus

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Consult nearby Ayurveda doctor. Your overall routine has to be evaluated first. ...  Read More

My 1 1/2 year old baby boy has tested vitamin d (25 hydroxy) and it showing 81.7. Which is high instead of 76. Is there any complications with high vitamin d value How to reduce vitamin d in body Please tell us Is there any effects with higher vitamin d

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Hi. More detailed history required. Why was the test done? ...  Read More

I have taken the test for vitamin D. The image is attached. It says insufficiency, can you let me know how can we increase this vitamin D in our body. I have taken the test since i was feeling less energtic and had headche and giddiness. Does these effects are related to this vitamin?

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It’s normal in India But you can start medication for it ...  Read More

I am taken every day 1000iu vitamin d and recently I done vitamin d test there is 36ng/dl then I continue vitamin d

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I would like to check if there are any vitamin-D tablets available in the market. I have vitamin D deficiency. Are there any side effects if I consume a Vitamin-D table per day for about 1-2 months?

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Plenty of Vitamin D tablet are available in market Don’t have significant side effects ...  Read More

Hi, My vitamin D level is 27 nmol/ml. Doctor has advised me to get vitamin D (arachitol 6lakh IU) injections. Is there any side effects for the same? Cant it be treated with vitamin D tablets? Please help Thanks, Vandana

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Hello Vandana! Low vitamin D levels is the common finding as sunlight exposure in corporate culture is completely missing. Even most orthopaedic surgeon's are suffering from vitamin D deficiency. The ...  Read More

Hello, My wife had vitamin D level 19.58 ng/ml.what are the effects we can observe due to this deficiency.

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Can help you with the next course of action and plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Are there any side effects to taking Vitamin C tablets daily?" Suggest best vitamin C supplements ..

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Vitamin C is generally very safe when taken daily at the usual amount found in standard supplements, since it's water-soluble and any extra is simply passed out in urine. Taking much higher amounts fo ...  Read More

* Vitamin B12: below 148 pg/mL * Vitamin D: 16.6 ng/mL * Haemoglobin: 15.8 g/dL * HbA1c: 5.7% * ALT: 57 U/L * ALP: 159 U/L Consulted a doctor and I preferred taking injections He prescribed the following 1. Rejunuron forte - alternate days 5 dose 2. Arachitol 6L - weekly once for 4 week Is this correct medication ? I am worried more about vi

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A B12 of 148 and vitamin D of 16.6 are both genuinely low. Injections plus a weekly high dose is a standard way to correct them, not unusual treatment. The total vitamin D dose planned over four weeks ...  Read More

Vitamin D is 9.61 ng/ml Normal range 30-100 B12 is 181 pg/ml Normal range 211-912 Please provide suggestion for Vitamin D and B12

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Your vitamin D at 9.61 is quite low, well under the normal range, and your B12 at 181 is also below normal. Together these can cause tiredness, bone or muscle aches, low mood and sometimes tingling in ...  Read More

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

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

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

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

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

My wife aged 36 yrs old was being tested for the following at Dr Lal Path lab. #Vitamin D 25- Hydroxy :: 32.16 (Range 75-250) Please look into the value and provide me a solution for the same.

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A level well under the standard reference range shown on that report generally calls for supplementation, the right dose and duration should come from whoever ordered the test. ...  Read More

Vitamin d is only 6% and cholesterol is not in good condition, bad colestrol high and good colestrol low and I might be diabetes in future as report says so please suggest medicine to cover my vitamin D

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No need to worry ryt now just take inj vitd 1amp im stat F/b After one Cap d rise once a week for one month And get your vitd levels done ...  Read More

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