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Routine blood test showed calcium level low at 8.2. normal is 8.7-10.2. vit d on low end of normal at 36. cbc normal. should i be concerned?

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Yes: Get yourself some sunlight -- it takes very little -- and/or some oily fish or vitamin D tablets. In addition, the low calcium, while not dangerous by itself, may be a flag for borderline-low albumin from some other illness. Get it rechecked in a few months or sooner if you feel unwell.

Answered 5/17/2018

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Parathyroid gland: Make an appointment with an endocrinologist and get your parathyroid glands and pituitary gland evaluated.

Answered 8/18/2014

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