Abnormally low level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood.
Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency
The following features are indicative of Vitamin D deficiency:
bone pain
muscle weakness
It is possible that Vitamin D deficiency shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Vitamin D deficiency
The following are the most common causes of Vitamin D deficiency:
inadequate sunlight exposure
inadequate nutritional intake of vitamin D
hereditary disorders
Risk Factors for Vitamin D deficiency
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Vitamin D deficiency:
obesity
people with dark complexion
age above 65 years
little sun exposure
inadequate nutritional intake of vitamin D
Prevention of Vitamin D deficiency
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Vitamin D deficiency. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
intake of vitamin D enriched sources such as fatty fish, egg yolk, milk and cereals
Occurrence of Vitamin D deficiency
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Vitamin D deficiency cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Vitamin D deficiency most commonly occurs in the following age group:
At birth
Common Gender
Vitamin D deficiency can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Vitamin D deficiency
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Vitamin D deficiency:
Serum level measurement: To determine vitamin D deficiency status
Radiographic examination: Diagnose the decreased bone mineral density and nontraumatic fractures
Complications of Vitamin D deficiency if untreated
Yes, Vitamin D deficiency causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Vitamin D deficiency is left untreated:
loss of bone density
osteoporosis
rickets
osteomalacia
multiple sclerosis
Medicines for Vitamin D deficiency
Below is the list of medicines used for Vitamin D deficiency:
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Vitamin D deficiency:
Intake of vitamin D enriched sources: Few sources such as fatty fish, egg yolk, milk and cereals fulfill the deficiency of vitamin D
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Vitamin D deficiency:
Intake of vitamin D supplements: Fulfills the deficiency of vitamin D
Time for Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Vitamin D deficiency to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 1 - 3 months
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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