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Do you need an endocrinologist for very low vitamin d (blood test=10) w/ strong symptoms like fatigue, muscle aches, anxiety, general weakness?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Depends: Not absolutely essential, as family practice / internal medicine can initiate treatment, and as long as respond, no problem. If complex / delayed response, then endocrine can help.

Answered 6/18/2015

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Not Necessarily: If there are a multitude of medical comorbidities, an evaluation with an endocrinologist may be helpful. Otherwise, a general practitioner or psychiatrist can manage vitamin D deficiency.

Answered 6/26/2015

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