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Suggest Dosage Of Vitamin D And Calcium Supplements For A Thyroid Patient
Question: Dear Dr XXXXXXX I am having thyroid problem since 4 months, now from 2 months it has come to normal. They have told to take calcium tablets daily and also told to take vitamin d syrup once in a month. Is it necessary to have calcium tablet daily and vitamin D once in a month. Kindly give me the correct information.
Thank you.
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Thank you.
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Your doctor prescribed the right medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can understand your concerns.
Calcium and Vitamin D are rightly prescribed by your doctor.
To prevent vitin D deficiency, once a month prophylactic doses are prescribed.
The accurate dose is 60K once a month oral pill.
Thyroid disorder is usually associated with calcium and vitamin D altered metabolism.
Hence your doctor rightly prescribed calcium and vitamin D.
Thank you
Your doctor prescribed the right medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can understand your concerns.
Calcium and Vitamin D are rightly prescribed by your doctor.
To prevent vitin D deficiency, once a month prophylactic doses are prescribed.
The accurate dose is 60K once a month oral pill.
Thyroid disorder is usually associated with calcium and vitamin D altered metabolism.
Hence your doctor rightly prescribed calcium and vitamin D.
Thank you
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