American pharmacist Susie Cohen has revealed on her personal website a list of unusual vitamin D deficiency symptoms.
The doctor indicated that with a deficiency of this vitamin, acne, cardiac arrhythmia, high blood pressure, tearfulness, fatigue, irritable bowel, bloating, keratoconjunctivitis dry, body pain, muscle weakness, decreased cognitive functions, neuropathy, macular degeneration, exacerbation autoimmune diseases, wheezing, allergies, lichen planus.
The medic urged patients to talk about their symptoms in as much detail as possible when seeking help from doctors. She explained that it is important for many professionals to know all the symptoms in order to understand if they are related.
Other signs of vitamin D deficiency, the doctor attributed to high blood sugar, frequent skin rashes, erectile dysfunction, urinary problems, dandruff and bouts of sadness.
Cohen recommended consuming more vitamin D-rich foods and taking vitamin supplements after consulting a doctor.
Earlier, a group of scientists from leading universities in Ireland proposed including vitamin D in the list of effective means for preventing coronavirus. According to them, daily intake of vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of contracting coronavirus, protect from severe illness, and death.