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Vitamin D Deficiency

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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I suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I had vitamin B12 deficiency. My doctor advised me to have 10 injections. Now, my vitamin B12 is more than 2000. What should I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment duration for B12 deficiency varies based on factors such as the underlying cause, severity of the deficiency, and presenting symptoms. In cases of vitamin B12 deficiency common among strict vegetarians, a typical treatment approach involves intramuscular...  Read Full »

I have low vitamin D levels. Should I take supplements?

Query: Hi doctor,My 25-OH Vitamin D total CLIA test showed the result of 13.36 ng/mL. What supplement should I start and for how long? Also, my iron is 41.2 µg/dL. Do I need a supplement?  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For vitamin D deficiency you need to take capsule Cholecalciferol 60,000 IU once a week for six weeks. Vitamin D is necessary for our body for general health and for calcium absorption into our body. So, indirectly it helps to maintain bone health. Vitamin D is synthes...  Read Full »

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