Question 1

keep passing out and have seizures,brain scan came back normal full blood count showed low vitamin d level,could i have hypoglycemia.

Accepted Answer

Requires full workup: partiicularly, a neurological exam, EEG, brain CT  , fasting blood sugars, CBC  and possibly a lumbar puncture and spinal fluid analysis. Get a spcialist opnion  now!

Question 2

can vitamin d insufficiency cause reactive hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

If severe possibly: if the vitamins D deficiency is severe it is possible, but there would be a number of other symptoms as well. Thus, unlikely vitamin D deficiency in and of itself would be a cause of reactive hypoglycemia.

Question 3

what are the risk of low vitamin d?

Accepted Answer

Several things maybe: Vitamin d levels have been the subject of lots of discussion. No question it is more than just a vitamin as it has some almost hormone like effects in some body processes.The exact effects of low levels, especially for specific signs/symptoms are unclear. Some say bone pain, increased risk of infection, etc.It has been associated with increased risk of hip fracture though.2000 iu a day okay dose.

Question 4

how low is a vitamin d reading of 4.2?

Accepted Answer

If using the same: range we use in the US, this reading is rock bottom.  Typical range is between about 30-90 and optimal is about 50.  Please see your doc.  Many folks used 5000 K IUs to replete their vitamin D3 level.  Good research to support the benefit of D3.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

i have severely low levels of vitamin d. what is the problem?

Accepted Answer

Common problem: Low vitamin d levels are much more common now than in years past.  This is likely due to less sun exposure and low vit d intake.  However it is also possible that you are malabsorbing vit d, such as from chronic diarrhea or other GI disorders.  You should take supplements and have it rechecked.  It is important for bone health.

Question 6

can low vitamin d cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: It is a rare symptom of significantly low vitamin d levels.

Question 7

what is a low vitamin d level from?

Accepted Answer

Living in the dark: Vitamin d is found in some food sources but the major supply is your skin exposure to sun.  So it is more commonly deficient in northern climates.  It is a common supplement in many foods especially milk.  The most serious complication, ricketts, is really rare in the first world but lowered levels are common in many patients and supplementation is common and benign.

Question 8

can low vitamin d cause balance issues?

Accepted Answer

May be: Low vitamin D is associated with increase risk of falls.

Question 9

how do i know my vitamin d level is low?

Accepted Answer

Testing: There isn't a way to know for sure outside of a blood test. Most individuals at the end of the winter, farther from the equator, little outside activity, or darker skin are likely to have lower vitamin d levels. There are lots of theories on vitamin d levels, and we know that supplementing raises the number, what we don't know is if in the long term supplementation helps or hurts. Good luck.

Question 10

can low vitamin d cause stress & aniexty?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: If your vit. d is low, it can affect how your body responds to stress and anxiety. Get you level checked and if it is low, you can supplement and get some sun exposure to get the level up - make sure you recheck the level. Good luck.

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Keep passing out and have seizures,brain scan came back normal full blood count showed low vitamin d level,could i have hypoglycemia.

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