Question 1

excessive sweating as symptom of vitamin or mineral deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Look for other cause

overactive thyroid, infection.

Question 2

can a vitamin deficiency cause fatigue and the need for excess sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But it could be many other things as well. Don't self-diagnose. If you are consistently getting at least 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night and still feel fatigued, please see a doctor.

Question 3

can a vitamin deficiency cause tendon problems?

Accepted Answer

Possibly but...: Tendon problems are usually caused by strains/sprains/repetitive use but certain nutrients are involved in tendon health. If you have tendon problems it may help to take vitamin c, manganese, zinc and the Amino Acids proline and lysine. Anti-inflammatory herbs like curcumin & homeopathic ointments like traumeel may also help.

Question 4

does vitamin deficiency cause rdw sd to decrease in value?

Accepted Answer

: No.

Question 5

i heard a vitamin deficiency can cause you to hallucinte. can someone tell me which vitamins?

Accepted Answer

B12 most likely: B 12 defiency can cause audio and visual hallucinations.  Rare but can occur with strict vegetarian diet without b 12 supplementation.

Question 6

what vitamin deficiency causes skin near my fingernails to peel?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Poor fingernail and hair quality are cardinal signs of vitamin deficiency, particularly B12 levels.

Question 7

which vitamin deficiency causes joint pain?

Accepted Answer

Vit D: You will need to be evaluated by your family doctor there are many causes of joint pains and you need to be worked up for metabolic , nutritional or  hormonal causes in addition to autoimmune diseases etc.  Vit d deficiency could give joint pains, bone deformities and osteoporosis.

Question 8

what vitamin deficiency causes irregular periods?

Accepted Answer

Seek other cause: Very poor overall nutrition might contribute to menstrual irregularity, but this is much less likely to be the actual cause than "pop" websites might suggest.

Question 9

is there a vitamin deficiency that causes leg pain, cramps?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Low vitamin d levels can cause muscle pain and weakness. Studies show that as many as 25% of people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome have low vitamin d levels, and that supplementation may help lower pain levels in some cases. One study shows that vitamin d-deficient people need twice as much narcotic pain reliever as non-deficient people.

Question 10

what causes b vitamin deficiency to lead to lack of energy?

Accepted Answer

Cofactor: Vitamin b, particularly B12 but to some extent most of the b vitamins helps couple with nervous system.  Your nerves need certain amount to function optimally.  So need to make sure you have adequate amounts or people feel either nervous/apathetic or generally drained.

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