How Can Bone Density Values Be Improved While Breastfeeding?

Posted on Wed, 14 Mar 2018

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Question : Hi. i did a bone density test. Im 26 year old lactating mother of a 1 year old kid. My T score is -1.6. Is there anything to worry? what tod o to improve this? within how many months can this be made normal if i take proper diet & exercise?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Use calcium supplements.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It's definitely low, but can be recovered easily. Since you are on breastfeeding, you need calcium supplementation.
I would recommend you following:
1. Cap GEMCAL DS.
2. Cap Uprise D3.
3. Increase the consumption of milk, eggs, and protein in the diet.
4. Do regular exercises.

I am hopeful you would recover well within 3 months.

This is my personal opinion based on the details available here.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Anshul Varshney, Internal Medicine Specialist

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