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General Physician - Answered on Jun 26, 2023

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Question by Rajeev on Jun 14, 2023Hindi

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my daughter age 26 yrs calcium is 9.20 mg/dl but vitamin D(25-OH Vitamin D) is 4.6 ng/ml. What should I do to increase her calcium level.

Ans: Vit D needs to be supplemented as per the deficiency dose
Adult dose of 60k international units twice a week for three weeks plus daily exposure to Sun between 11am -3 pm for Atleast 10 not mire than 15mts protecting the head with a cap.

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