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What Causes Body Pain?
Question: Hi Doctor,
My wife often complains of body pain , especially in the calves and knees. On days of long working hours for her it becomes more accentuated.
What could be possible causes ?
Other details
Daily commuting - over a 2 wheeler for 30-40 mins one way.
Dietary preference - strictly vegetarian
No medical history of fractures/broken bones in the leg
My wife often complains of body pain , especially in the calves and knees. On days of long working hours for her it becomes more accentuated.
What could be possible causes ?
Other details
Daily commuting - over a 2 wheeler for 30-40 mins one way.
Dietary preference - strictly vegetarian
No medical history of fractures/broken bones in the leg
Brief Answer:
Sounds to be nutritional
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The symptoms explained are mainly nutritional insufficiency for the job she does.
I think she should be supplemented with Vit B12, Calcium and Vit D3. Also it is important to test for Iron stores and supplement with it as well.
I suggest you to get the tests done and meet a local doctor for the supplementation
Serum Vit B12
Serum Vit D3
Serum Calcium
Serum Ferritin
Hemoglobin
MCV
Hope this helps.
Sounds to be nutritional
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The symptoms explained are mainly nutritional insufficiency for the job she does.
I think she should be supplemented with Vit B12, Calcium and Vit D3. Also it is important to test for Iron stores and supplement with it as well.
I suggest you to get the tests done and meet a local doctor for the supplementation
Serum Vit B12
Serum Vit D3
Serum Calcium
Serum Ferritin
Hemoglobin
MCV
Hope this helps.
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