Mentone General Practice
Mentone
Vitamin D deficiency – more than just a cause for fragile bones
Many people believe that Vitamin D deficiency causes just brittle bones.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) found 23%, or one in four Australian adults suffer from some form of Vitamin D deficiency.
Symptoms of serious Vitamin D deficiency: Weak and aching bones.
Symptoms of serious Vitamin D deficiency: Diminished muscle strength.
Symptoms of serious Vitamin D deficiency: Frequent coughs and colds.
Symptoms of serious Vitamin D deficiency: Susceptibility to infections.
Symptoms of serious Vitamin D deficiency: Pale skin and dark circles around eyes.
Symptoms of serious Vitamin D deficiency: Fatigue.
Symptoms of serious Vitamin D deficiency: Low mood. Depression. Sleep problems.
Symptoms of serious Vitamin D deficiency: Back pain.
Symptoms of serious Vitamin D deficiency: Change in appetite.
Where Do We Get Vitamin D? Vitamin D comes from two places – we take it into our bodies in foods and supplements, and our bodies produce it after sunlight exposure.
Vitamin D is found naturally in only a few foods like fatty fish (for example, cod liver oil) and egg yolks.
A simple blood test can determine Vit D deficiency. In case of Vitamin D deficiency, patients are either prescribed the supplementation or receive an injectable Vitamin D.
Book an appointment with your GP – face-to-face or via Telehealth. You can choose to see male or female GP.
