Vitamin D deficiency
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Vitamin D deficiency
Gastrointestinal system and nutrition
Biliary disorders
Colorectal disorders
Esophageal disorders
Food allergies and food sensitivities
Gastric disorders
Hepatic disorders
Infectious diarrhea
Ingestion of toxic substances or foreign bodies
Metabolic disorders
Neoplasms
Nutrition and vitamin disorders
Pancreatic disorders
Peritoneum and peritoneal cavity disorders
Small intestine disorders
Gastrointestinal system/Nutrition pathology review
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External References
First Aid
2024
2023
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2021
Rickets p. 468
vitamin D deficiency p. 68
Vitamin D deficiency p. 348
hyperparathyroidism p. 469
osteomalacia/rickets p. 468, 468
Summary
Vitamin D deficiency, also known as hypovitaminosis D, is a condition resulting from insufficient levels of vitamin D in the body. It can be caused by inadequate sunlight exposure, dietary intake, or medical conditions that impair vitamin D absorption or conversion. The deficiency can cause a range of symptoms, including bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and an increased risk of fractures, and can lead to bone-softening diseases like rickets in children and osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults. The treatment for vitamin D deficiency usually involves vitamin D supplementation and addressing the underlying cause.