Causes of vitamin D deficiency in adults
Apr 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
Vitamin D deficiency in adults may result from physiological causes or chronic pancreatitis. Nephritis leads to kidney damage and reduced renal function, which affects vitamin D absorption and results in nutrient deficiencies. This condition can be improved under medical guidance with medications such as furosemide tablets, hydrochlorothiazide tablets, and prednisone acetate tablets. In addition, intestinal tuberculosis can also cause vitamin D deficiency in adults, and treatment should follow medical advice.
Vitamin D deficiency in adults may be caused by physiological factors such as a long-term vegetarian diet, or by pathological conditions such as chronic pancreatitis and nephritis. It is important to seek timely medical attention and receive targeted treatment under a doctor's guidance. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Physiological Causes
If someone has picky eating habits—such as maintaining a strictly vegetarian diet for years—it may lead to insufficient protein intake, resulting in vitamin D deficiency. However, this condition can generally be improved by adjusting the diet and consuming more protein-rich foods such as eggs, fish, and beef.
2. Pathological Causes
1) Chronic Pancreatitis
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and requires lipid dissolution for absorption by the body. During chronic pancreatitis, impaired fat absorption may lead to abnormal vitamin D absorption. It is recommended to follow medical advice and use medications such as micromin pancreatic enzyme tablets, enteric-coated pancreatin capsules, or vitamin D soft capsules for treatment.
2) Nephritis
When the kidneys are exposed to prolonged inflammatory stimulation, kidney damage and reduced renal function may occur, affecting vitamin D absorption and leading to deficiency. Under a doctor’s guidance, medications such as furosemide tablets, hydrochlorothiazide tablets, or acetate prednisone tablets may be used to improve the condition.
In addition, vitamin D deficiency in adults may also occur in cases of liver cirrhosis following hepatitis. It is essential to follow medical advice and promptly treat the underlying disease.
