Low vitamin D

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Vitamin D deficiency
• No bowed legs, widened wrists or ankles, or bone pain
• Started daily vitamin D treatment, then a daily maintenance dose
• Discussed calcium and vitamin D in the diet, such as milk, yogurt, and fortified foods
• Follow up in 3 months to recheck the vitamin D level

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium for strong bones. The level is rechecked after treatment, and a second course is sometimes needed. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.

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Deficiency vs insufficiency (title)
Reason tested (fractures, bone conditions, malabsorption, medicines, bone pain)
Signs of rickets present or absent
Treatment: daily, weekly high-dose, maintenance, second course
Calcium and vitamin D diet; weight-bearing activity; infant drops
Follow-up 3 months to recheck the level

Sources

AAP Clinical Report, Optimizing Bone Health in Children and Adolescents (2014)

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