Overview
Vitamin D deficiency happens when there is a lack of vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus to form strong bones.Signs and Symptoms
Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Bone pain, Back pain, Frequent fractures of the bone due to brittle bones, Muscle weakness, Delayed growth in childrenCommon Causes
Lack of vitamin D in diet, Limited exposure to sunlight, Intestinal disease such as Crohn's disease leading to malabsorption, Chronic kidney disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Medications that interferes with the absorptionRisk Factors
Old age, Dark skin, Lack of sunlight exposure, Breastfed infants for long period without other milk supplements, Intestinal disorders, Obesity, Gastric bypass surgery, Chronic kidney or liver diseas, Chronic inflammatory disease such as sarcoidosis or tuberculosis, Certain medicationsInvestigation Techniques
Serum Vitamin D, Full blood count , Calcium and phosphate levels , X-ray of bones, Bone biopsy , Bone density testTreatment and Prevention
Vitamin D supplements, Get enough sunlight, Take diet rich in vitamin D, Treatment of the underlying conditions
