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How Harmful Is Overdose Of Calcium While Suffering From Spondylosis ?
my patient age 78 male hv cervical and lumber spondilyosis. I suggest him for physiotherapy and give the calcium ( vitamin D3 ) tablets but he mistakenly take double dose. After 10 days he come to me and complain of unable to walk even for a short distance. What i do right now?
Tue, 17 Jan 2012
double dose can't do such harm that pt. can't walk.
there must be some other associted reason for unable to walk.
consult orthopaedic or neuro surgeon for that.
there must be some other associted reason for unable to walk.
consult orthopaedic or neuro surgeon for that.
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