Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency
Disease description:
My child has generally been in good health and hasn't had any major illnesses. Recently, when we went to the hospital for a check-up, they said the child lacks vitamin D. I'd like to ask, what symptoms are usually associated with this condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
When the body lacks vitamin D, a series of noticeable symptoms may occur. These symptoms mainly include sleep disturbances such as difficulty falling asleep and frequent night awakenings, which significantly affect sleep quality; muscle spasms due to increased muscle excitability, leading to localized muscle cramping or even pain; excessive sweating caused by overactive sympathetic nerves stimulating increased sweat gland secretion; and skeletal deformities such as square-shaped skull, rib flaring, and genu valgum (knock-knees). These skeletal changes occur because vitamin D deficiency impairs calcium absorption, and calcium is a crucial element for bone development. To address these symptoms, it is recommended to increase intake of vitamin D-rich foods such as egg yolks, animal liver, and salmon; get regular sun exposure to extend sunlight duration, which helps the body naturally synthesize vitamin D; and, under medical supervision, take vitamin D drops or vitamin AD softgel supplements. Combining these approaches can effectively alleviate symptoms of vitamin D deficiency.
