What is Vitamin D deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency can be caused by inadequate intake coupled with inadequate sunlight (UVB) exposure, disorders that limit its absorption from the gut, conditions that impair conversion of vitamin D into active metabolites, such as liver or kidney disorders, and body characteristics.
What do patients take to treat Vitamin D deficiency and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
(CVS Vitamin D3, Professional Complimentary Health Formulas, Nature's Way Vitamin D3, Thorne Vitamin D3)
|
10 |
These charts show data from Vitamin D deficiency patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Vitamin D deficiency at PatientsLikeMe?
- 630 patients have this condition
- 25 New patients joined this month
- 19 say Vitamin D deficiency is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 89% | Females |
|---|---|
| 11% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 11 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 45 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 58 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 56 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 25 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 396 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 11 |
These charts show data from Vitamin D deficiency patients who have completed their condition history