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Wow, my Vit D is low

Dr. John Campbell 220,060 2 days ago
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Despite taking 4,000 to 8,000 units per day for the past few months. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence NICE Do not routinely test for vitamin D deficiency in people who are asymptomatic. https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/vitamin-d-deficiency-in-adults/diagnosis/diagnosis/ Check the vitamin D level by measuring serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) if a person has: Musculoskeletal symptoms Suspected osteomalacia. Chronic widespread pain with other features of osteomalacia (such as proximal muscle weakness). Suspected bone disease that may be improved with vitamin D treatment, such as osteomalacia or osteoporosis. Known bone disease, where correction of vitamin D deficiency is needed prior to specific treatment, such as: Prior to Paget's disease treatment with a bisphosphonate. Note: asymptomatic people at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency do not need routine testing for vitamin D deficiency, but should be advised on the need for maintenance dose vitamin D supplementation.

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