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Can vitamin d deficiency cause joint pain?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Vitamin D is important for immune system health, bones and muscles. Vitamin D deficiency can cause frequent infections and illnesses, as well as fatigue, muscle pain and bone pain. Joint pain is typically caused by arthritis, which is not caused by Vitamin D deficiency. Talk to your Dr for a full exam and joint evaluation.

Answered 8/12/2021

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Vitamin D deficiency is easily correctable with 2000-4000 units of vitamin D3/day. It may help with joint pains, if the pains are due to vitamin deficiency.

Answered 8/13/2021

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What problems may be caused by a vitamin D deficiency?

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