disorders of nutrition
Vitamin D Deficiency
Treatment ofVitamin DDeficiency
Vitamin Dsupplements Sometimes calcium and phosphate supplements Treatment ofvitamin Ddeficiency involves taking high doses ofvitamin D, usually daily by mouth, for about 1 month. After 1 month, the dose is usually reduced gradually to the usual recommended dose. If muscle spasms are present or calcium is thought to be deficient, calcium supplements are also given. If phosphate is deficient, phosphate supplements are given. Usually, this treatment leads to a complete recovery. People with a chronic liver or kidney disorder may require special formulations ofvitamin Dsupplements. 