What could be causing high hdl and low vitamin d & b12 related?

[teacake52]

Hi,
I am a young (late twenties) african american women. I can not seem to get any answers for the problems I have. My skin has spontenous disclorations that do not go away. I have spontaneous nose bleeds, been told I have elevated blood pressure at times. I'm tired a lot and have frequent urination with urgency. My lastest blood work= HDL 39, Vitamin D low less than 20 and also B12 on the low side.
My doctor was not alarmed and recommended vitamin supplement and excerise. I am so upset can someone please tell me how these results relate?

[teacake52]

Thanks for your reply, explanation and suggestion. I will follow the recommendations of my doctor and see how I feel.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

The cause of your discolored or pale skin is anemia.

Vitamin D deficiency can be caused by conditions that result in little exposure to sunlight. These conditions include: living in northern countries; having dark skin; being elderly or an infant, and having little chance to go outside; and covering one's face and body.

Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency include Parasites or bacteria in the small intestine, Crohn's disease (a type of inflammatory bowel disease), Damage to the pancreas, liver or stomach or eating a veg diet.

Regarding HDL, Normal Adult Range: 35 - 135 mg/dl.It might be that you are taking low fat, more carbohydrate diet.

Take a healthy balanced diet containing fats, proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates. Adhere to the multivitamins that your doctor has prescribed and you should be fine.

In case the symptoms still persist then pls consult a hematologist.

Take care and do keep us posted on how you are doing.