Suggest Treatment To Increase Vitamin D Levels In Body

Posted on Sat, 28 Nov 2015

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Question : Dear doctor, this is XXXX and I need help with increasing my vitamin D level, currently it is 4.20

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Low vitamin D levels

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

If on 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test a level less than 12 ng/mL is reported then vitamin D deficiency is present and needs to be corrected. 20 to 50 ng/mL is considered normal for healthy people. Vitamin D 3 oral ampoules can be advised which contain around 50,000 IU vitamin D. Two doses can be given two weeks apart. Calcium supplementation should also be done along with sun exposure for 15 minutes daily. After this nutritional supplementation with 600 IU can be continued for 2 months, in consult with your doctor.

Wishing you best of health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 hours later)

Thanks doctor. Should I consult MD or a specialist?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

You can consult a GP in this regard. Levels can be monitored after supplementation. An internal medicine specialist or an endocrinology referral can be made if the GP deems it necessary.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar