Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Key Tests for Women with Body Pain: Vitamin D and More
If you're a woman with body pain that won't go away, doctors recommend some tests.
These tests check for low vitamin D and calcium, iron levels, and bone health, which can cause pain.
Low vitamin D and calcium can happen because of lifestyle or hormonal changes, like menopause.
If these tests are normal, other conditions could be causing the pain.
It's better to get these tests instead of expensive full-body check-ups that might not find the problem.
Many women experience body and back pain that persists for weeks or months.
Experts recommend specific tests to identify the cause of pain and avoid unnecessary expenses.
Essential tests include Vitamin D3 and calcium levels, a CBC with iron profile, and a DEXA scan for women over 40.
Vitamin D3 and calcium deficiencies are common due to biological, hormonal, and lifestyle factors.
If tests are normal, other conditions like autoimmune disorders and thyroid issues should be considered.
- Who
- Women experiencing persistent body pain
- What
- Essential tests and potential causes of body pain in women
- When
- When pain lasts weeks or months
- Where
- AIIMS Raipur, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
- Why
- To identify causes of pain and avoid unnecessary medical expenses
- Main Issue
- Persistent body and back pain in women
- Recommended Tests
- Vitamin D3 & calcium levels, CBC with iron profile, DEXA scan (for women over 40)
- Cause of Pain
- Vitamin D3 and calcium deficiency, anemia, hormonal factors
- Factors
- Lifestyle, hormonal changes (menopause), and other medical conditions
- Expert Opinion
- Dr. Dushyant Chouhan, Dr. Raju Vaishya