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In general, the two main causes of vitamin D deficiency are: Not getting enough vitamin D in your diet and/or through sunlight. Your body isn’t properly absorbing or using vitamin D. There are several specific causes of vitamin D deficiency, including: Certain medical conditions. Weight loss-surgeries. Certain medications.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause physical, neurological and psychological symptoms. The symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can develop slowly and can get worse over time. Some people may have no symptoms despite having a low level of vitamin B12 in their bodies.
Vitamin D deficiency may occur in combination with anemia, but it usually doesn’t directly cause it. A note from Cleveland Clinic Vitamin deficiency anemia is when your body doesn’t make enough healthy red blood cells.
Vitamin D toxicity (hypervitaminosis D) happens when you have too much vitamin D in your body. It’s a rare complication that most often happens from taking higher-than-prescribed amounts of prescription vitamin D or too much of a self-prescribed over-the-counter (OTC) supplement.
What do clinicians need to know about vitamin D and the consequences of vitamin D deficiency? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which helps regulate calcium metabolism and promotes absorption of calcium/phosphorus in the gut to support bone integrity.
Common findings include iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin-deficiency anemia and vitamin D deficiency. You may also be low in electrolytes , such as calcium . Management and Treatment
Vitamin A deficiency happens when your body doesn’t get enough vitamin A. Diet lacking in vitamin A and certain disorders can cause vitamin A deficiency. Symptoms include vision issues such as night blindness.
Scurvy is a disease caused by a serious vitamin C deficiency. Not eating enough fruits and vegetables is the main cause of the disease. Left untreated, scurvy can lead to bleeding gums, loosened teeth and bleeding under your skin.
Night blindness (vitamin A deficiency). Weak bones and bone pain (vitamin D deficiency). Bleeding gums and nosebleeds (vitamin K deficiency). Sore, red tongue (vitamin b12 deficiency). Paleness, weakness and dizziness (vitamin deficiency anemia). What are the main causes of malabsorption syndrome?
Calcium or vitamin D deficiencies. The foods you eat or certain medications can cause ongoing low calcium or vitamin D levels. Kidney disease or damage. Sex assigned at birth. People assigned female at birth (AFAB) are more likely to have hyperparathyroidism.