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Do vitamin D supplements worsen constipation?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30 year old male. I have vitamin D deficiency of about 6.51 ng/mL. Also, I am suffering from severe constipation with very slow bowel movement. Currently, I am taking ayurveda medicine for the fissure. Can vitamin D supplement make constipation worse? Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vitamin D supplement has to be taken once a week. The most easily available one is capsule Uprise D3 60 k. To address constipation, I recommend the following measures. Firstly, consider getting a thyroid function test done, as hypothyroidism could be a potential cause... Read Full »
Will vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy affect baby growth?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 29 years old and we have a 5 year old son. It was a premature delivery in the 34th week and it was a normal delivery. After that, she had three abortions and all are because of no fetal growth and heartbeat. Currently, she is 10 weeks pregnant. Her recent ultrasound scan sho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The vitamin D levels are in deficient range and vitamin B12 levels are normal. There is no need to discontinue the pregnancy due to these values. Vitamin D supplementation will help to have adequate levels in baby. I suggest vitamin D supplementation Calcirol sachet... Read Full »
Why do I get severe lower back pain after waking up?
Query: Hello doctor,My problem is, I wake up in the morning and feel a severe pain in the lower back. Please tell me the solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is known that during sleep our back muscles relax. So, back pain is particularly felt early in the morning due to a degenerative or inflammatory disease of the spinal elements. Also, an awkward sleeping position may aggravate this symptom. Follow these simple steps:... Read Full »
I have back pain after I bent to pick something while coughing. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40-year-old, and two days ago, I bent over to pick something up and coughed simultaneously. I got a shooting pain in the bottom of my spine, which still hurts when I move. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is due to nerve impingement in the spine. Kindly follow the instructions for back pain: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back. Instead, bend your knees to pick up something from the floor. Avoid sitting for long hours.... Read Full »
Is surgery necessary for hyperparathyroid condition?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 71 years old. She started having joint and bone pain. She has osteoporosis and she recently took retest last year. Her doctor did some blood tests and then sent her to see both an endocrinologist and a rheumatologist. He thinks it is hyperparathyroid. The rheumatologi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Joint pain, bone pain and osteoporosis are very frequently seen in hyperparathyroidism. But the very essential component in the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism is serum parathormone (PTH) levels which need to be elevated. It can be normal in the case of secondary hyper... Read Full »
Is calcium and vitamin D necessary to my child?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 10 months old. When she was five months old, her pediatrician suggested Ostocalcium per day and one Cholecalciferol IP 60000 IU granules per month, from five month to 12 month of age that means eight dosages in eight month. Now my questions are, My wife, who is having histo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These calcium and vitamin D supplements are important to combat vitamin D deficiency that is important for our growing bones. You can stop Cholecalciferol sachets but continue Calcium in the form of Ostocalcium or whatever you are giving. Take other precautions for exam... Read Full »
Should I consider taking medication for my thyroid levels?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past six months, I was severely fatigued and had unstable mood swings. At my regular check up, I found out my T4 levels are borderline. I think T3 is normal, but not optimal. Here are the levels: TSH 1.73 (0.45 to 4.5) T3 2.7 (1.4 to 4.4) T4 0.83 (0.8 to 1.8) My general physici... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and understand your concerns. From what you have mentioned, it appears that you have a normal thyroid function test results. There is no need to take any medications at all. Even if you are planning a pregnancy, this result means that you do no... Read Full »
How to introduce calcium and vitamin D into my child's diet?
Query: Hello doctor, As a concerned mother of a 7-year-old, I am exploring the idea of introducing dietary supplements, particularly vitamin D and calcium, into my child's diet. I want to ensure proper growth and development. Could you advise on the necessity and recommended dosage of these supplements for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query.Vitamin D and calcium are indeed important for proper growth and development, especially for bone health. A balanced diet rich in foods like dairy products, leafy greens, fortified cereals, and fatty fish can provide these nutrients naturally. Th... Read Full »
My vitamin D levels are low. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have checked the vitamin D, blood sugar, and cholesterol. The results are as follows: 25 Hydroxyvitamin D2/D3: 20.9 ng/mL, glycemic index 1.07 * g/l, cholesterol total: 2.90 g/l, glycated hemoglobin: 5.3 %, and fasting blood sugar: 1.07 * g/l. What is your suggestion? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. There are few changes in blood values, you have vitamin D deficiency and it can lead to symptoms like pain in the hands and all, and medication can be given for that. Cholesterol level is slightly higher but it can ... Read Full »
I have spondylosis and pain in my right lower leg. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have mild pain in my right lower leg and spondylosis. Kindly help me out with the medicine prescribed by my doctor. I want to understand which medicine is used for what purpose. See the prescription attached. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the prescriptions (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Injection Arachitol is Vitamin D injection and for the strengthening of bones, and calcium deficiency. Tablet L Car is a nutritional supplement and good for heart patients. ... Read Full »