Low levels of vitamin D can make the bones brittle, thin, and malformed. Vitamin D deficiency is the primary reason for rickets in children. The signs and symptoms of rickets are thinning of the skull bone, bowlegs, knock-knees, beaded chest, distorted hip bone, and kyphoscoliosis.
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My legs are swollen, and my knee hurts. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,Both my legs are swollen, and my knees are paining. I have full-body weakness, and my vitamin D is less than 3 ng/mL. I feel that my entire body is swollen, and I have pain in my limbs. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and saw all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I suggest following the below mentioned ayurvedic medicines for your problem regularly, and you will soon see positive results. Dashamoola Haritaki (Pathya, Guda, Tvak) ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from leg and foot pain. I have vitamin D deficiency. Please suggest some Ayurvedic medicine for quick recovery. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and saw your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Add foods to your diet which will compensate for your vitamin D deficiency as foods fortified with vita... Read Full »
I have body pains along with low vitamin D levels. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old boy. I have severe body pain and unable to walk. I have low vitamin. D levels. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The probable reason behind your body aches might be low vitamin D levels. You have not mentioned anything about your current status of vitamin D or about your current medications. vitamin D helps in the absorption of ca... Read Full »
I am a person with less sun exposure and I feel tired always. Should I take vitamin D medications?
Query: Hello doctor, I work in an office and hardly get sun exposure for more than half an hour a day. I feel very tired and sleepy all the time. Should I take vitamin D medication? Could you please recommend one? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Exposure to the sun is very essential for some reactions which help in making vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D helps the body to use calcium. The symptoms of fatigue an... Read Full »
I am a 20-year-old female suffering from headaches due to vitamin D deficiency. How do I treat it?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 20-year-old female and consulted a doctor for my headaches. She told me that I have vitamin D deficiency. I consume less food. My head feels hot at noon and has throbbing pain. I will usually sleep after getting brain fog. I have been experiencing this since my 16 years of age. My h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the report attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is an old report. Do you have stress or anxiety? Please consume green vegetables rich in iron like spinach, pomegranate, and beetroot. Sit in front of the sun's rays to expose the skin. I... Read Full »
I have low vitamin D levels. How can I get it back to normal?
Query: Hello doctor, My Vitamin D is very low. Should be between 30 to 100 but it is 5+. What is your recommendation to get it to normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. Your Vitamin D level is very low and you should definitely start supplements under supervision. Along with oral supplements, you require supplements through injection too. Also take diet which improves Vitamin D level like fortified dairy prod... Read Full »
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