Calcium is essential to maintain healthy bones and teeth, regulate muscle contractions and heartbeat, and the blood coagulation pathway. Adults' calcium requirement is 700 mg per day. Calcium-rich food includes milk and milk products, soy foods, green leafy vegetables, fish (sardines), chia seeds, beans, lentils, almonds, figs, fortified flour, etc.
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I become exhausted due to body pain. Do low calcium levels induce body pain?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 39-year-old woman. I become exhausted due to body pain. My husband asked me to include calcium-rich foods to strengthen my bones. Which calcium supplement, foods, and drinks should I take? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To your diet, you can add calcium-rich foods like cabbage, sesame, broccoli, milk, cheese, strawberry, and soy. In addition, check your vitamin-Dlevel, complete blood count, inflammatory profile, and thyroid profile. Read Full »
Can Nucoxia be taken for a long period?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 39-year-old male. I have been diagnosed with mechanical low back pain and SI joint pain. My doctor has advised me to take Nucoxia 60 once daily for three months. Is it safe to take Nucoxia an anti-inflammatory medicine for such a long period of three months? The doctor has not pres... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned that you have been diagnosed as a case of mechanical back pain. Since your question is specific for Nucoxia, I can tell you that Etoricoxib is actually a COX-2 inhibitor which is definitely safer than conventional NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammato... Read Full »
How to improve a baby's immunity?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is almost 9 months now. She is gaining good weight and height. What should I include in her diet chart to boost immunity, height and make her complexion bright? Please provide a good dietary solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Congratulations on the arrival of your little miracle. I assume that she is breastfed, which means she is already receiving plenty of nutrients from her mother. When it comes to her diet, the key is to ensure she gets all the essential nutrients. Introduce foods rich ... Read Full »
Will protein supplements help in calcium deficiency?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is suffering from body pain and a feeling of weakness every day. She is calcium deficient. Will any protein supplement help? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your wife is having low calcium then protein supplements will not help. First calcium deficiency should be treated and then you can add protein supplements. Low calcium (hypocalcemia) may be due to many reasons like, decreased intake of calcium, Low vitamin D level, ... Read Full »
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