In the previous posts, we examined the causes of vitamin D deficiency, the examination of important problems related to vitamin D deficiency and tests and diagnoses related to it... (click to view the article)... There are various drugs available to resolve vitamin D deficiency, the most common and available of which are Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D3) and Cholemina Priority D2) supplements... It is used together with vitamin D3 because it is natural and effectively levels It increases vitamin D in the body. Determining the best dose of vitamin D to treat vitamin D deficiency depends on the nature and severity of this vitamin deficiency, and in people who do not have problems absorbing vitamin D, it is: - **Individuals with concentrations less than 10 ng/ml (25 nmol/L)**: 50,000 units of vitamin D2 or D3 orally once or more weekly for 6 to 8 weeks, followed by 800 to 1,000 (or more) optimal portions per day for some individuals for 3 months longer. Vitamin D intake requires detection of vitamin D blood levels (25(OH)D) and dose escalation. Due to the lack of observation After increasing the concentration to the normal level, the treatment can be followed with 800 parts of vitamin D per day... - **People with a concentration of 20 to 30 ng/mL (50 to 75 nmol/L)**: 600 units of vitamin D per day and 300 units of vitamin D per day...Concentration more than 20 ng/mL (50 nmol/L)**: 1000 to 5000 units of vitamin D2 orally in day (depending on the age of the child) for 2 to 3 months.. is it required?** During the treatment period of vitamin D deficiency, it is necessary to consume 1000 mg of calcium for non-menopausal women and men and 1200 mg of calcium for postmenopausal women... Calcium is available both naturally in food and in the form of pharmaceutical supplements. By performing a 25(OH)D test three months after the start of the treatment period, the level of vitamin D can be controlled. It may be necessary to change the dose according to the test results. Repeating this test is necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the changes made in the dose. alone A possible side effect of vitamin D treatment is an excessive increase of this vitamin in the blood (more than 100 ng/ml or 250 mmol/l) or excessive calcium intake during the treatment period.. It is very important to comply with the dosage calculation criteria and avoid consuming various products containing vitamin D (e.g. multivitamin, multivitamin increase and excess vitamin D in the blood). As mentioned earlier, the amount of vitamin D needed (daily) to maintain a normal level of vitamin D in the blood depends on the skin color, duration of exposure to sunlight, diet and medical history of each person. In general, in adults, consuming 800 oral units of vitamin D per day can maintain the level of vitamin D in the blood at a normal level. Long-term exposure to sunlight or consumption of vitamin D is not recommended for the body. These actions increase the risk of skin cancer... > > Performing endoscopy and colonoscopy in the office without bleeding and pain and with the most advanced equipment available > > To schedule an appointment, you can call 38704066 (051) and 38704067 every day... > > Office address: Mashhad, Kausar Blvd., between Kausar 2 and 4 - Farabi Building - 2nd floor **Gastroenterologist in Mashhad** ==================================== **\*Gastroenterologist in Mashhad\***