What are signs of vitamin deficiency

What are the signs of vitamin A deficiency?

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The signs include dry skin, susceptibility to infections and night blindness. In children, a deficiency may contribute to slow bone development, retarded growth and increased risk of respiratory and viral infections.

Do you have any signs of a vitamin deficiency?

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Would signs of a vitamin blood deficiency show up on a general blood test?

Q: Is there a separate test for discovering vitamin deficiencies or could I figure it out by looking at the results of my blood test?I have a lot of symptoms that are related to a vitamin b12 deficiency but my doctor said my blood test came back normal (no diabetes, anemia, etc.)

A: Anemia is an iron deficiency not a B12 deficiency. They need to test for the deficiencies to know.What makes you think you have any deficiency if the blood tests the doctor did came back that your healthy?

What are the possible signs of Vitamin D deficiency?

Q: How widespread can the effects be? What does the hormone do?What is an evolutionary explanation for why we produce and use this hormone?

A: Hello there,Vitamin D deficiency is most common in areas that receive little sunlight and in populations whose diets include few natural vitamin D sources. Milk, juice and cereals are often fortified with vitamin D in an effort to fight vitamin D deficiency.-Symptoms of Severe DeficiencySevere vitamin D deficiency causes the bones to soften and leads to bone disorders. In children, the most visible sign of vitamin D deficiency is bowed arms and legs. In adults, the most common symptom of vitamin D deficiency is generalized bone and muscle pain.-Symptoms of Moderate DeficiencyLow vitamin D levels are linked to an increased risk ofmany diseases, including asthma, colds, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis and seasonal affective disorder.–Other SymptomsOther signs and symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency include bone fractures, fatigue, insomnia, low immunity and mood swings.SusceptibilityAnyone can have a vitamin D deficiency, but because dark skin produces less vitamin D than light skin does, people of African descent are most susceptible. Obesity also increases susceptibility to vitamin D deficiency.ConsiderationsSymptoms of a vitamin D deficiency are often subtle and overlooked. If you do not receive much direct sunlight or consume many foods that contain vitamin D, consider asking your doctor for a vitamin D test.I hope that helps

What are the physical signs of a B12 vitamin deficiency?

Q: Facts only please :-)Link it if you can.Hey lo :-)what’s this lingo now?

A: Ey up, Me. According to NHS Direct: Soreness of the tongue,·Loss of weight,·Pale skin, often with a lemon tint,·Intermittent diarrhoea,·Menstrual problems, and·Poor resistance to infections.If the deficiency goes on too long, the nervous system is liable to be affected, causing:·Tingling of the fingers and toes,·Muscle weakness,·Staggering,·Tenderness in the calves, and·Confusion.http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=42&sectionId=10Phew! Never had any of those. Well, maybe a little staggering, but it wasn’t from vitamin deficiency !