Long-term vitamin deficiency causes avitaminosis or hypovitaminosis. If the deficiency is caused due to inadequate nutritional intake, then it is called primary deficiency, and if it is due to an underlying health condition like malabsorption, then it is called secondary deficiency. Vitamin D is the most common vitamin deficiency.
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How to cure vitamin D deficiency and body pain by Ayurveda?
Query: Hello doctor,I have vitamin D deficiency. The test report says that the count is 0.0002 mg/dL. I had an oil massage last week. Now I have joint pain, tiredness and I get depressed very soon. Is it related to the body massage? Is there any cure for it in Ayurveda? Currenly I am taking DRise (60000) t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), your BMI (Body Mass Index) is 27. This suggests that your weight is more than normal. You need to reduce your weight. Obesity also leads to low level of vitamin D in blood and increases... Read Full »
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