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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms

Low vitamin D levels may worsen knee OA

October 03, 2008
Scientists studying the effects of vitamin D on osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee say low levels of the vitamin may cause more severe symptoms of the condition. Researchers measured the vitamin D levels of 100 people who were suffering from OA. Forty-seven percent of the patients were vitamin-D deficient, and these patients had higher pain levels and more difficulty walking than those who had adequate levels of vitamin D. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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IBD and Vitamin D!
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...Foundation of America up to 68% of Crohn's patients have a vitamin D deficiency.   It is... Read more »

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Osteoporosis
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...of osteoporosis in inflammatory bowel disease is vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is required for... Read more »

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The Connection Between Vitamin D and Heart Disease
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...all, people are not tested.   Research suggests Vitamin D deficiency may be an unrecognized... Read more »

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Ask Dr. Eisner
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...likely not related to the medication.   2. Can a Vitamin D deficiency be related to GERD?  ... Read more »

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Vitamin D Deficiency: An Epidemic?
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert

...thrown around for this recent, troublesome discovery. Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency is... Read more »

Health Guide

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...failure helps minimize Read more »
Rickets
Osteomalacia in children; Vitamin D deficiency; Renal rickets Symptoms Bone pain or tenderness Arms Legs Spine ... Read more »
Osteomalacia
...D, and getting enough sunlight. Read more »
Hypophosphatemia
...Various medical conditions may cause hypophosphatemia, but it is commonly associated with starvation, vitamin D deficiency, and alcoholism. Read more »
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
...Treatment involves correcting the underlying cause of the secondary hyperparathyroidism. Patients with vitamin D deficiency are treated with vitamin D, or with other measures to correct... Read more »

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Vitamin D and Bone Health

Vitamin D - Learn about the benefits of adequate Vitamin D intake on bone health... Read more »

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Heart Healthy Vitamin D
January 20, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A lack of vitamin D can cause bone and muscle weakness, but now researchers say it may also affect your heart health. A growing... Read summary »

Kids Low on Vitamin D
August 10, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seven out of 10 U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, according to a study of over 6,000 children by researchers at... Read summary »

Vitamin D and MS
February 17, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers found evidence that a direct interaction between vitamin D and a common genetic variant alters the risk of... Read summary »

Live Longer with Vitamin D
March 20, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adding a vitamin D supplement to your daily diet might not be a bad idea. European researchers who reviewed 18 studies... Read summary »

Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled
November 11, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin D grows healthy bones and keeps them strong -- and new guidelines suggest your child may need double the amount he or... Read summary »