Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms
Vitamin D deficiency symptoms include: Although many people who are deficient in vitamin D do not have any obvious symptoms apart from various aches, pains and fatigue. Vitamin D deficiency is much more common than most people think Research shows that as many as 9 out of 10 people in Asia could be deficient in vitamin D and in the U.K. about 2 adults in 10 may be deficient without knowing it.
People at risk may be people with Coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease, liver and kidney disease, or any condition that disrupts the way the body processes vitamin D. It has been suggested that there is an a possible association between depression and heart disease both conditions which may possibly be caused by vitamin D deficiency Low bone mineral density in menopausal women, arthritis, high blood pressure, cancer and diabetes have also been linked to possible vitamin D deficiency Your doctor can arrange a simple blood test to determine whether your levels are too low. Tests for other mineral imbalances may also be necessary In Children a wrist examination and x-ray can be done to assess any softening of the bones If a vitamin D deficiency is discovered, the treatment can be given periodically by injection, or orally asVitamin D supplements. Generally most people respond very well to treatments, although it can take time for some conditions to improve. In some cases it can take up to a year or more to for vitamin D deficiency symptoms to be corrected and for an improvement to be seen. Some health practitioners believe that vitamin D could possibly help to prevent diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. More research is currently being carried out. Cod liver oil is a good source of vitamin D but check with your Doctor before taking any vitamin supplements to ascertain the correct dose for you. Oily Fish such as Salmon, Trout, Herrings, Mackerel, Sardines, Tuna and Pilchards are excellent sources of vitamin D Other Food Sources are: Another good source of vitamin D is from sunshine absorbed through the skin, If you live in a warm climate just 15 - 20 minutes of ultraviolet exposure on your face and arms a couple of times a week (when the sun shines!) should be enough. Please note: If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or you are breast feeding it is essential that you are getting sufficient vitamin D but always check with your Doctor before taking vitamin D, as some supplements contain high amounts of vitamin A which could harm the baby. The main purpose of vitamin D is to distribute calcium to the bones and make sure it doesn't get directed to the soft tissues, for example into the kidneys where calcium can form painful stones. vitamin D along with magnesium can help to disperse kidney stones. However Vitamin D should not be taken by people who have high calcium levels without supervision. Certain medications may cause vitamin D deficiency symptoms but a Doctors advice should be taken before supplementation. Some of the medications that may deplete the body of vitamin D.are: Digoxin, Tegretol ,Lumina, Cerebyx, Dilantin & RimactaneIf you are taking any of these you may be at risk of vitamin d deficiency but again please check with your doctor before taking supplements. Also some over the counter diet aid tablets such as 'fat blockers'which absorb a percetage of fat ingested can interfere with absorption of essential vitamins from food including vitamin D Vitamin D deficiency and depression Is there a connection between depression and vitamin D deficiency? Recent studies have been conducted that show that there is indeed a link between bright light that produces vitamin D in treating S.A.D Seasonal Affective Disorder (Depression that affects people in the winter months of very little sunlight) If you suffer from depression it may be well worth getting your vitamin D levels checked as a possible cause.Summer sunlight increases brain serotonin levels twice as much as winter sunlight. If you have been deficient for a long period of time, you may not even know it, as sometimes vitamin D deficiency symptoms don't appear until many years later.
Vitamin D deficiency symptoms Important note We hope the suggestions made on this website, which are made purely for your information, are of help to you. However this should not replace the consultation of a Medical Doctor and we cannot accept any responsibility for how this information is used.
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