What medication is recommended for low 25-hydroxyvitamin D?

Under normal circumstances, 25-hydroxyvitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and the primary storage form of vitamin D in the human body. The choice of medication for low levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D depends on the underlying cause. Common causes include insufficient sun exposure, unbalanced diet, chronic diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, and Crohn's disease. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Insufficient sun exposure: 25-hydroxyvitamin D is mainly synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight. Prolonged lack of sunlight can lead to decreased levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the body. Generally, drug treatment is not required. It is recommended to increase outdoor activities and sun exposure in daily life to help alleviate symptoms.

2. Unbalanced diet: A diet lacking foods rich in 25-hydroxyvitamin D may result in insufficient levels of this vitamin in the body. It is advisable to consume more foods rich in 25-hydroxyvitamin D, such as fish, pork liver, and milk, which can help improve symptoms. Drug treatment is usually not necessary.

3. Chronic diarrhea: Consuming contaminated food, such as expired or spoiled food, may lead to bacterial infection and subsequent diarrhea, impairing the body’s absorption of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. In such cases, medications such as lactase tablets, sulfasalazine enteric-coated tablets, and prednisone acetate tablets may be used under medical guidance.

4. Intestinal obstruction: Abdominal trauma may cause disordered movement of the intestinal wall muscles, preventing normal passage of intestinal contents and leading to intestinal obstruction, accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain and vomiting. Intestinal obstruction impairs the digestive system’s absorptive function, resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. Treatment options such as bowel anastomosis or intestinal bypass surgery should be followed as prescribed by a physician to help relieve symptoms.

5. Crohn's disease: Frequent exposure to highly polluted environments may allow intestinal pathogens to invade, causing Crohn's disease, which is accompanied by symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. This condition affects the absorption of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, thereby causing the aforementioned deficiency. Strict adherence to medical advice regarding the use of mesalazine enteric-coated tablets, sulfasalazine enteric-coated tablets, and dexamethasone acetate tablets can help alleviate symptoms.

In daily life, maintaining a reasonable schedule, avoiding late nights, drinking adequate water, and engaging in moderate physical activity can help enhance the body's immune function.