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Medical Conditions - Cholecalciferol

The type of Vitamin D that the body makes when our skin is exposed to the sunlight is called cholecalciferol. It is also called Colecalciferol or Vitamin D3. Cholecalciferol supplements are also available to treat people with vitamin D3 deficiency. Cholecalciferol supplements are also used for rickets, hypoparathyroidism, etc. However, it may not be effective in people with kidney problems.

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What is the permanent cure for Vitamin D deficiency?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for contacting us. I can understand your concern. But, no, you need not take it regularly. I suggest you take it for eight weeks only and do not take it beyond that.

Do I need vitamin D and iron supplement?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For vitamin D deficiency you need to take capsule Cholecalciferol 60,000 IU once a week for six weeks.

Should I worry about low B12, vitamin D, and anemia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have an iron deficiency anemia as microcytic hypochromic blood picture. For 7.

How can loose motions be managed in a 1-year-old?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Going through the history suggests that the child is in the treatment for acute gastroenteritis (AGE).

How to manage vitamin D, thyroid, and cholesterol imbalances?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your reports, I observe you have a vitamin D deficiency, subclinical hypothyroidism, transaminitis, and reduced HDL (high-density lipoprotein). You are overweight.

Can vitamin D3 deficiency cause pain in different parts of my body?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), your Vitamin D level is very low, and lipid profile is minimally deranged.

What drugs can help in healing avascular necrosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

How to treat deranged platelet count, SGOT, and SGPT levels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will explain the above one by one.

Why is the blood sugar always high despite medication?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would suggest a stepwise approach.

What is the treatment for bowlegs?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This condition is caused by many disorders. One of the commonest situation to cause this is vitamin D deficiency or rickets.

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