Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency means that you are not getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy. It causes bone and muscle weakness and can lead to soft bones (osteomalacia) in adults and rickets in children.
Common Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Bone pain
- Muscle weakness, muscle aches, or muscle cramps
- Mood changes, like depression
Clinical Sources
- Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & TreatmentCleveland Clinic
- Vitamin D Deficiency: MedlinePlusMedlinePlus
- Vitamin D deficiency - Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Vitamin D Deficiency:
Calcium
Calcium is one of the most vital minerals in the human body, playing a central role in sev...
Alkaline Phosphatase
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme found in various tissues throughout the body, with...
Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that functions more like a pro-hormone in the body. The...
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