Is Vitamin D Level Of 4.2 Ng/ml A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Sat, 20 Jun 2015

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Question : I hv been detected with vitamin d deficiency - <4.2 ng/ml. Please advise

Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
are you symptomatic?

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, Vitamin D deficiency reports are very common and on the rising horizon. What I suggest my patients is to find out if they are symptomatic? i.e. overly tired, fatigued, high cholesterol etc. If yes , treat it with vitamin D cholecalciferol 60, 000 IU once a week for 12 weeks , and repeat the test and also see if you have improved upon your symptoms. If No, then forget the report.
regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Minal Mohit (2 hours later)

I feel very hungry. After eating full meal also 8 can keep eating. I am 77 kgs and 5 feet 48nches

Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
not enough to start Vitamin D

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, hunger is not a symptom of Vitamin D deficiency. please check your Sugars and Thyroid profile.
regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Minal Mohit (13 minutes later)

my sugar and thyroid are normal. no other test reports were below normal

Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Then you can take a course of Vitamin D

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX may be you can take a course of vitamin D for 12 weeks. Cholecalciferol 60,000 IU once a week at night.
regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E