Vitamin D deficiency

What do you mean by Vitamin D deficiency?

Vitamin D deficiency means that the levels of Vitamin D are very low in your body or your body is unable to get sufficient Vitamin D in order to stay healthy. Vitamin D is required by your body to absorb calcium that helps in building your bones. Vitamin D deficiency causes your bones to become thin and brittle.

What are the causes of Vitamin D deficiency?

There are various factors responsible for Vitamin D deficiency in your body, namely:

• Lack of Vitamin D in your diet
• Inability of your body to absorb Vitamin D from food
•  Less exposure to sunlight
• Inability of your liver and kidneys to convert Vitamin D into its active form
• Certain medications that interfere with body’s ability to convert or absorb Vitamin D

What are the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency?

The signs and symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency are:

• Bone pain
• Muscle weakness
• Frequent bone fractures
• Soft bones that may cause deformities
• Tiredness

How can Vitamin D deficiency be treated?

Vitamin D deficiency can be treated by:

• Vitamin D supplements
• Intake of food rich in Vitamin D
• Daily exposure to sunlight for 15 minutes