Vitamin D for Joint Pain
By: Mark MonteiroTotal Views: 285, Word Count: 488,
Vitamin D deficiency is defined as the body’s inability to naturally build cartilage in joints when it is worn away.
Vitamin D for Joint Pain
According to research in recent years, deficiency of vitamin D is directly related to chronic musculoskeletal pain like muscle weakness, rheumatic disorders, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia syndrome, osteoarthritis, hyperesthesia, and other somatic complaints. Until recently, joint pain was not associated with a deficiency of vitamin D. Now, nearly all doctors and healthcare professionals are aware of the connection between joint pain and vitamin D availability.
Vitamin D
- Vitamin D is commonly known as the sunshine vitamin. Our body produces it on its own when the skin gets exposed to sunlight.
- Vitamin D is necessary for strong bones and skeletal growth
· You can avoid deficiency of Vitamin D by spending some time exposed to sunlight and taking vitamin D rich diet or supplements.
Joint Pain
· Pain due to Vitamin D deficiency includes fatigue along with muscle, bone and joint pain.
· Most extreme deficiency of vitamin includes rickets in kids and softening of the bones known as osteomalacia in adults.
· Vitamin D deficiency can also cause numerous other symptoms
· Arthritis is known to be a very common chronic illness in US. It occurs when the cartilage, a natural protection of joints get damaged causing swelling and pain. Vitamin D deficiency actually cannot cause arthritis, but it increases the severity and as a result, the symptoms become more dominating.
Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency
· Primary cause of vitamin D shortage is lack of exposure to sun rays. Many people misunderstood that they need to totally avoid exposure to sun to prevent skin cancer, so they cover their body with sunscreen. Using too much of sunscreen can cause more harm.
· People who are staying in north of Kansas City are not able to meet their need of vitamin D naturally. So they require Vitamin D supplement for some period of time when there are no sunrays.
Vitamin D Rich Foods
· Vitamin D is present in animal products, for e.g. milk, cheese, butter, etc.
· Sometimes saltwater fish also proves to be a good source of vitamin D
Supplementation
· People, who live in Northern locations can’t get sufficient sunlight, so vitamin D supplement is good for those people who work indoors or who live in these locations.
So to improve your Vitamin D level, always consult your doctor and have vitamin D levels checked. This can be done by routine blood test. If in any case, you are experiencing joint pain, do consult your doctor or pharmacist to get a vitamin D supplement.
Curing your vitamin D deficiencies sometimes may not heal the actual cause of joint pain, but this can surely make your life more comfortable and active.
About the Author
Dr. Mark Monteiro is graduated from the Hazard University and done his MBA from the he University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. Currently he is working as general physician at Elmhurst Loyola Center for Health. For over 15 years he has been a pioneer in the field of physician health. He has contributed to the treatment of many diseases like- ASTHMA, TUBERCULOSIS, HIV, HEPATITIS AND ITS TREATMENT.
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