Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Vitamin D is an important vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium, store calcium and phosphorus in the bones and regulate how much calcium leaves the body via kidneys.
Rickets is a condition that is most commonly caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D. Rickets leads to softening of the bones and increases their risk for deformities and fractures.
What are the sources of Vitamin D?
The most common sources of Vitamin D are:
What are the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency?
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Bending or bowing of bones of the legs
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Widening of wrists and ankles and ribs
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Low calcium levels that can result in seizures
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Abnormal gait
How is Vitamin D deficiency treated?
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High doses of Vitamin D supplementation
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Sometimes, supplemental calcium might be necessary to heal the bones
Regular monitoring with blood tests and x-rays is recommended. If the bowing of legs has developed, it can take many months to improve.
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