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Could a low vitamin d level elevate serum blood calcium?
yes
What is the test for vitamin d deficiency?
serum level of vitamin D
What does a vitamin d level of 8 mean?
A vitamin D level of 8 ng/mL is considered very low and indicates a deficiency. This deficiency can lead to weakened bones, muscle weakness, and increased risk of fractures. It is important to work with a healthcare provider to develop a plan to raise your vitamin D levels.
Why is my vitamin d low?
There is more than one reason that your vitamin D is low. It could be due to lack on sunshine or poor diet.
How would you know if you lacked vitamin d?
A blood test would show if you are low in Vitamin D.
What food is low in vitamin d?
milk
Does Vitamin D help asthma at all?
Yes, it is potentially helpful, and as a bonus it is also one of the cheaper vitamins you can find today. Inhaled steroids also don't work as well if you have a low vitamin D level.
Does having low calcium affect the absorption of vitamin d?
No. It, in fact, is the opposite. Vitamin D is absorbed in the intestine, converted by UV radiation in the skin, and then helps absorb Calcium into the body. Vitamin D deficiency can be caused by a few things, a diet low in Vitamin D, low sun exposure, or it could be caused by a tumor in the parathyroid gland (but if you have low Calcium, that is not possible).
Which vitamin helps with the metabolism level?
d
Disease due to low vitamin D?
Rickets
Can low vitamin D cause a heart attack?
No, it can not.
What causes primary hyperparathyroidism?
A common result of hyperparathyroidism is hypercalcemia, or an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood. Additionally, some, but not all patients who have this disease will also have an above-normal level of PTH or parathyroid hormone, as well as a low vitamin D level. The reason for a low vitamin D level in patients with hyperparathyroidism is a protective measure by the body. The primary purpose of vitamin D is to allow the intestines to absorb calcium. When the body detects higher than normal calcium, it restricts the amount of vitamin D that is produced by the skin.
