Vitamin D deficiency

  Vitamin D deficiency is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by inadequate dietary intake or poor absorption from the diet and can lead to bone loss, muscle weakness, fatigue and other health issues. Inadequate dietary intake refers to the consumption of less than the recommended daily allowance (RDA) or estimated average requirement (EAR). The RDA is set by a committee that reviews scientific literature and recommendations from national and international bodies. The body needs vitamin D for healthy bones and teeth as well as for proper immune system function. What are healthy bones and teeth? Bones are made up of a number of different types of minerals. They also have living cells that help them to grow, repair and replace themselves. Healthy bones contain the right amount of minerals to keep them strong and flexible. The body needs calcium to make strong bones, phosphorus for their structure, sulfur for the formation of new bone tissue and ...

  Osteomalacia is a condition that causes the bones to become soft and weak. The most common symptoms are pain in the hip or knee, loss of muscle mass and weakness in your legs. Osteomalacia can also cause low blood pressure (hypotension), which may be mistaken for a heart attack or stroke. VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY What are the symptoms? Symptoms of osteomalacia include: Pain in your hip or knee, especially when you sit down or stand up Pain when you walk Weakness in your leg muscles Feeling tired Loss of appetite Dry skin Weight loss Muscle cramps Numbness and tingling. 

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin .  It is not stored in the body and must be consumed regularly for good health. It is an essential vitamin for the body. It is a must have in everyday food. Vitamin D can be obtained from foods such as fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified milk, and cod liver oil or supplements.  There are also many sources of vitamin D and sunlight is one of them. The recommended daily allowance of vitamin D varies depending on age group: children aged 1 to 3 years old require 400 IU per day; children aged 4 to 8 years old require 600 IU per day; adults aged 19 to 50 years old require 800 IU per day; adults over 51 years old require 1000 IU. Vitamin D is also found in foods such as fish, eggs and fortified milk, but many people do not eat enough of these foods to meet their daily needs. Vitamin D can also be obtained from supplements or through skin exposure to UVB (ultraviolet B) light from sunlight without burning. VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY  Vitamin D deficienc...

  Muscle pain and tenderness is a common complaint in the elderly. It can be caused by a number of conditions including arthritis, muscle strain or injury, infections such as septicemia (blood poisoning) and cancer. It may also occur with certain medications such as anti-depressants, anti-convulsant, chemotherapy drugs and steroid use. The most common cause of muscle pain in the elderly is arthritis which can be due to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. A variety of other causes include infection (septicemia), cancer (lymphoma or leukemia), myopathy (muscle disease).    VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY Arthritis is a general term that describes inflammation of the joints. It can occur in any joint, and it affects both children and adults. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), which occurs when cartilage wears away over time and bone rubs against bone. OA causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. Another type of arthritis is rheuma...

  Osteomalacia is a condition where the body does not produce enough of the mineral calcium. This can lead to softening and weakening of bones, especially in children. It is also called rickets or vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is made from sunlight, so if you don’t get enough sun exposure it could be a contributing factor to osteomalacia. Osteomalacia can occur at any age but most commonly affects children between 1-5 years old as well as adults over 50 years old. VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY It can affect any part of your body, but it usually affects bones and teeth. When you are older, osteomalacia may cause bone loss in your hips or spine. If this happens, you will have more risk for fractures as you age. Osteomalacia also causes softening of the bones in your jaw (or mandible). This condition is called periodontal disease because it affects the gums (periodontal) around your teeth.

  Hip and spine is a term used to describe the hip joint and the vertebrae of the spine. The hip joint is made up of three bones: the femur (thigh bone), which connects to the pelvis, and two smaller bones called acetabula. These are located on either side of your pelvis. HUMAN BODY  The lower back consists of eight vertebrae, or disks that make up your spinal cord. They are arranged in a way that allows you to bend forward at the waist without bending at all from your neck down. Problem of hip and spine can be due to deficiency of vitamin D .

 Bone pain is a common complaint. It can be caused by many different conditions, such as arthritis, osteoporosis or fractures. The pain may be sharp or dull and it may radiate to the rest of the body. It can be acute (short term) or chronic (long term). Acute bone pain may occur in response to an injury, such as a fracture, dislocation, or sprain. Chronic bone pain occurs with many diseases that affect the bones, such as arthritis and osteoporosis.   Osteoporosis. This condition occurs when bones lose their density and strength over time. Osteoporosis can be caused by hormonal changes (such as menopause), medications, or other medical conditions. It affects women more often than men, but it can occur in both genders at any age. Bone pain may be the first sign that you have osteoporosis.  VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY This condition occurs when bones lose their density and strength over time. Osteoporosis can be caused by hormonal changes (such as menopause), medications,...

  Fatigue is a common complaint in patients with vitamin d deficiency. Fatigue can be due to multiple causes, including chronic infections and diseases such as tuberculosis, cancer and HIV/AIDS. However, fatigue may also occur in the absence of these conditions. In addition to its association with vitamin D deficiency, fatigue has been associated with other metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) and hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s disease). VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness and weakness in the muscles. It can often be caused by overuse or incorrect training, but it can also be caused by illness or injury.  Muscle weakness is when you feel that your muscles are not working as well as they should. This may be because of an injury to a muscle, nerve damage or even poor blood supply to the muscle tissue. Weakness may also occur after surgery on the spine (such as for scoliosis) or after having an operation on another part of the body s...

  The most common vitamin d deficiency symptoms include fatigue and weakness in the muscles . Bone pain , especially in the hip and spine . This is often due to osteomalacia (softening of bones), a condition that occurs when there is not enough vitamin D in the body. Osteomalacia causes bone loss, which can lead to fractures or even death if left untreated. It also causes muscle pain and tenderness as well as joint pain and stiffness. The painful joints may be accompanied by swelling around them (oedema). Joints affected by osteomalacia are often swollen for weeks before they become painful.  VITAMIN D You may feel weak, tired and lethargic. Tired and lethargic is a state of physical or mental exhaustion. It is the feeling that you are not able to do anything because your body and mind just cannot take it anymore. You feel like you have been through hell, but because you have no energy left in your body, you can’t even cry. Tired and lethargic means that there is nothing mo...