Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms and Testing

Vitamin D deficiency is a common condition that may go unnoticed for a long time. Low vitamin D levels can affect your overall well-being, as well as the health of your bones and muscles.

Possible symptoms include:

• persistent fatigue,
• muscle weakness,
• bone or back pain,
• frequent illnesses,
• low mood.

These symptoms can also be associated with other health conditions, so they are not enough to make a diagnosis.

Vitamin D levels are measured with a laboratory blood test. Based on the results, your doctor can determine whether you have a deficiency and whether treatment or supplementation is needed.

Vitamin D laboratory testing is available at Vardanants Center for Innovative Medicine.