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What are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency?

Female, 36 yrs3 Sept 2026918 views

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I stay indoors most of the day for work. Sometimes I feel body ache and tiredness. Could it be vitamin D?

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Dr. Anish Shrestha

General Physician · 9 years exp.

3 Sept 2026

Low vitamin D can cause tiredness, body and bone aches and muscle weakness, but these symptoms have many causes. A simple blood test can confirm it. Getting 15–20 minutes of sunlight on your arms and face on most days helps. Don't take high-dose supplements without a doctor's advice.

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