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Joint and muscle pain in body
I am getting joint muscle and bone pain in body from sep 2025 I also have low vitamin D (19.2ng/ml) and bones also produce cracking sounds what can be the reason I am just 17 years old
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Hi, you are at a growing age where diet and nutrition are a bit different from adult and children. Hence, the body pain at multiple areas of body
It's tough to explain all in one whole message but as of now you can start Cholecalciferol 60,000IU and a balanced diet.
Try to remain physically active
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A detailed history of all the complaints including pain, activity, food and sleep
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A nutritious diet and active body
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Can ne treated after fully assessment.
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need more details
kindly consult
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As you are just 17 year old male & your history takes us to long terms inflammatory causes & may be just deficient situations, the cracking sounds which you are experiencing are almost normal so nothing to worry about them so much but you should start some medicines & start activities which enhances you body movements
The one question from my side is that is there any family history of same illness?
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Start you activity level gradually
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Don't take vitamin D. The studies are conducted on white populations. Your levels are fine. Consult a MD medicine in real life for thorough physical examination and routine tests.
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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This is most likely due to vitamin-D deficiency–related musculoskeletal pain, joint “cracking” alone (crepitus) at your age is usually benign.
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You can start Uprise-D3 60,000 IU once weekly for 8 weeks, then once monthly for 6 months, and add Shelcal-500 once daily after food. For pain, use paracetamol only if needed.
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If pain/swelling or morning stiffness persists beyond 3–4 weeks after correction, get CBC, ESR, CRP and repeat 25-OH Vitamin-D to rule out inflammatory causes.
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Low vitd3
Uprise d60k once a week for eight weeks followed by one per month for six months a complete therapy by WHO.
Tab eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for ten days.
Locally on joints apply
Mustered oil with garlic or
Volini gel or spray locally two times.
Adv
Blood test for
Uric acid
RA TEST
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You have vitamin d deficiency.. Please consult mee through practo or wattsap nine zero seven two twozero seven zero nine three.. I will give lifestyle modification and medication
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At 17 years, joint, muscle, and bone pain with vitamin D deficiency (19.2 ng/mL) is a very common and reversible cause of your symptoms. Low vitamin D can cause diffuse body aches, muscle fatigue, bone pain, and cracking/popping sounds (crepitus) from muscle weakness and altered joint mechanics.
At your age, serious bone disease is unlikely if there is no swelling, redness, fever, or weight loss. Cracking sounds alone are not dangerous and often occur with muscle tightness, dehydration, rapid growth, or poor posture, all of which are worsened by vitamin D deficiency.
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• Start vitamin D correction (typical adolescent regimen: 60,000 IU once weekly for 6–8 weeks, then maintenance; exact dose should be doctor-guided)
• Ensure adequate calcium intake (diet first; supplement only if advised)
• Check baseline labs if pain persists after 6–8 weeks: Calcium, Phosphorus, ALP, PTH; consider B12 if fatigue/tingling exists
• Begin gentle strengthening + stretching (hips, core, quads, calves) rather than high-impact exercise
• Reassess pain after vitamin D repletion; most improve significantly
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• Sun exposure: 20–30 minutes mid-morning or late afternoon, arms/legs exposed
• Hydrate well; dehydration worsens muscle cramps and joint sounds
• Avoid excessive screen time/poor posture; do daily mobility
• Cracking without pain/swelling is usually benign
• Do not self-medicate high doses long term without follow-up levels
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Take D3 and calcium supplements and increase protein in your diet
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Increase protein in diet. Cracking doesnt from doesnt necessarily mean deficiency is the cause.
Vit d 60k unit capsule , once a week with food for 4 weeks ; followed by once a month for 6 months ( always take vit d with food)
Min protein requirement = 0.8g/kg
Ideal protein requirement is 1.2-1.7g/kg
atleast take evuivalent protein in grams of your body weight. 70kg person should take 70-100gm protein perday
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Cracking sounds from joints isn’t necessarily a problem.
Take good amounts of protein in your diet. Typically you will need at least 1.5 to 2gm per kg of body weight (for a 60kg person will need 90-120gm of protein per day in their diet).
Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) take 60k capsule once a week for at least 8 weeks and then once a month for a year.
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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You need to complete your vitamin D and calcium deficiency via its sachet forms.then its crepitus sound or other symptoms like joint pain, laziness is gone by own after vitamin D level is reached at normal range.
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Vit d deficiency is very common because we don't go much out these days..and even if we go,we are covered with clothes. So vit d isn't enough .
Vit d deficiency can cause slight myagia..it won't cause much bone pain..also vit d deficiency isn't any disease..so don't worry
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You can take vitd 60k capsule once a week x 4 weeks then once a month for 6 months.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Vitamin D Deficiency
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Start cap d rise once a week
Morning walk
Take tab imol for pain
Tab gemcal
Tab cartisafe
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Dr. Mouna H N
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bengaluru
Hello ,
Your vitamin D value are in range of deficiency levels. You absolutely need the medication for vitamin D . But according to your age and based on your other complaints , it is better to evaluate . Other queries about your health are required to rule out any associated conditions . It may be a simple vitamin D Deficiency which can be treated with medication , but to be on a safer side get an physician opinion
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Please consult physician and get an examination done
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Dr. Himanshu Sankhala
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Ok You can take vit D , calcium but before that improve your lifestyle and eating habits. At your age these symptoms should not occur…
Do exercise regularly
Eat healthy foods
Yoga , gym , running
Can enjoy sun bathing during early morning hours.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Vitamin d deficiency
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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