Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D is essential for absorption of calcium which is vital for good bone health.
Vitamin D deficiency leads to impairment of bone mineralisation ,which leads to Rickets in children, and osteomalacia in adults
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for adults is 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D in a day and 800 IU a day, for those older than age 70.
To meet this level, foods that are rich in vitamin D such as fortified foods, dairy products (milk, yogurt), and fish, such as salmon, trout, tuna must be a part of the diet.
Causes for Vitamin D Deficiency
- Inadequate exposure to sunlight
- Malnutrition
- Disorders of vitamin D absorption
- Kidney and liver disorders
- Genetic disorders
Symptoms
- Bone Pains
- Muscle aches
- Fatigueness
- Hampered growth
- Deformity of long bones
- Increased risk of fractures
Investigations
- Blood tests – 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
- Bone Mineral Density Test
- X rays
Treatment
Treatment mainly depends on the cause for vitamin D deficiency such as:
- Nutritious vitamin D-rich diet ( foods that are rich in vitamin D such as fortified foods, dairy products (milk, yogurt), and fatty fish, such as salmon, trout, tuna).
- Medication (vitamin D3 supplements)
- Exposure to sunlight
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Dr. Naveen Reddy is one of the Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Hyderabad. He has over 10 years of experience. Having completed his post graduation in Orthopedics, (D’Ortho and DNB Ortho, he was part of the Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad – 2009-2017. He has had the experience of working with the Best Orthopaedic Surgeons and gained extensive expertise in managing simple, complex trauma, knee and hip replacements. His patients consider him to be the best orthopedic doctor in Hyderabad. He has a fellowship in Hip & Knee Arthroplasty from world-renowned center Galeazzi Institute of Orthopedics, Milan, Italy under Prof Dr Lugi Zagra where he had great exposure and gained knowledge complex Hip & Knee Replacements.
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