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Is the level 9.7ng/ml of vitamin d for a girl that age 15 normal ? if not , what's the best way to be treated?

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Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino answered

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It is low.: The treatment is with oral vitamin D. Often a high dose (50,000 IU per week) is prescribed for 6-8 weeks to reconstitute the body stores, followed by 1,000-2,000 IU daily. If this fails, one has to consider malabsoprtion (intestinal problems causing lack of absorption of vitamin D).

Answered 8/12/2016

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A member asked:

Is the level 9.7ng/ml of vitamin d for a girl that age 15 normal ? if not , what's the best way to be treated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino answered

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