Early Vitamin D Deficiency Signs & Symptoms That You Must Know

Vitamin D is also known as cholecalciferol, is a group of fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to some dangerous diseases to humans such as diabetes, osteoporosis, hypertension, osteopenia, and other such as cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, endometrial cancer and so on. It is very recommended to know early vitamin D deficiency symptoms, so we can immediately take medical action to prevent further dangerous diseases above.

Not only the children in underdeveloped countries were diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency, but also the children in the developed countries. Increasing numbers of infants and toddlers with low levels of vitamin D is concerned. If not treated immediately, severe vitamin D deficiency in children can cause kidney damage and fragile bones.

Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency in Children 

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, is stored in the body for ready use. Vitamin D2 and D3 are two important forms of these vitamins can be obtained through the consumption of vegetable and animal-based foods. The most important source of vitamin D is sunlight. So this vitamin is also known as the sunshine vitamin. The human body itself can not produce this vitamin. Milk, eggs, fish, meat animals, etc., contain this vitamin. Vitamin D deficiency and lack of sunlight is the main cause of this vitamin deficiency. In cold climates are more likely to have low levels of vitamin D.

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms in Children 

Blood tests can help measure the levels of vitamin D in the blood. This vitamin encourages the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine. Low levels of vitamin D in children causes a lack of calcium and phosphorus. In such situations, the body begins to suck the elements of the bone, so it becomes less bone density or bone loss. Vitamins help strengthen the skeletal and immune systems as well. Severe vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets in children. Bone pain, low energy, deformities of the teeth and skeletal structure and muscle weakness are the main symptoms of rickets. If the symptoms are ignored in the early stages, children can suffer convulsions and cramps, especially in the legs.

Babies who are deficient in vitamin D may also have a darker than normal skin, skull defects, difficulty in sitting, walking or crawling. Symptoms such as enlargement breast ribs can also be seen in infants. Another symptoms such as muscles weakening, Schizophrenia and Depression, Psoriasis, cancer, Cardiovascular disease, periodontal diseases, asthma, diabetes, flu and chronic kidney diseases.

How do I know if I have a vitamin D deficiency? 
Consultation with your doctor. If you are at risk of vitamin D deficiency, a simple blood test can determine whether or not vitamin D deficient. This test is not recommended for everyone, but is generally used for people who may have signs of weak bones or who may have risk factors for vitamin D deficiency.

How to prevent and deal with it?
Preventing is better than cure, and you also must agree. But in some cases, we also should realize that some people may not know or care about this. So, it is suggested by health expert to meet your daily vitamin D intake by put high vitamin D foods into your daily menu.

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Writen by: Mr Soed - Thursday, March 13, 2014