Dangerous sign of vitamin D deficiency that manifests itself at night

Doctors are increasingly talking about the importance of vitamin D for the body – it not only provides the necessary bone density, but also maintains good immunity, helps protect against the development of oncology.

Long-term vitamin D deficiency causes pain that people feel at night. This syndrome is called osteomalacia.

“Many people do not realize the importance of vitamin D for health until unusual pain becomes a daily reality. A lack of this vitamin can lead to serious complications, including the development of such a dangerous condition as osteomalacia, ”warned the UK National Health Service.

According to doctors, the risk of this anomaly is especially high in people who live in conditions of limited access to sunlight, and also eat foods that are low in vitamin D.
Osteomalacia is a weakening, softening of bones due to a decrease in the mineral density of their tissue. At an early stage, there may be no obvious symptoms, although doctors who do x-rays or perform other diagnostic tests can notice its signs.

As the disease develops, symptoms appear that the person himself can pay attention to, reports МедикФорум.

“The dull aching pain associated with osteomalacia most commonly affects the lower back, pelvis, hips, legs, and ribs. Its characteristic feature is amplification at night, ”the experts explain.

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