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· General Physician
Vitamin D Deficiency
Low vitamin D · Bone and mood effects
Low vitamin D weakens bones and can cause fatigue and low mood. Extremely common in India despite the sunshine, due to indoor lifestyles.
At a glance
- Prevalence
- Up to 70-90% of Indians
- Typical age
- All ages
- Outlook
- Easily corrected
- System
- Hormones
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What causes it
Causes
- Limited sun exposure
- Darker skin and sunscreen use
- Poor dietary intake
- Obesity and malabsorption
- Older age and pregnancy
How it feels
Symptoms & effects
- Tiredness and low mood
- Bone and muscle aches
- Frequent illness
- Hair thinning
- Slow wound healing
How it’s treated
Treatment & cure
- Vitamin D3 supplements
- Sensible midday sun exposure
- Fortified foods, eggs and fish
- Treat any malabsorption
- Recheck levels after 8-12 weeks
Staying ahead
Prevention
- Get 15-20 min of sunlight a few times a week
- Eat vitamin-D rich foods
- Supplement if advised
- Stay active for bone health
Do’s
- Get safe sun exposure regularly
- Take supplements as prescribed
- Pair with calcium-rich food
- Recheck levels periodically
Don’ts
- Avoid all sunlight
- Self-dose very high amounts
- Ignore persistent bone pain
- Stop treatment without retesting
See a doctor immediately if
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Disclaimer ·
This article is educational and reviewed by clinicians, but it cannot replace an in-person assessment.
Medication doses, prevention advice and treatment choices vary by person. Always confirm with a doctor before acting on anything here.