(See Emergency evaluation of syncope in children and adolescents and Causes of syncope in children and adolescents.) background Although a common pediatric complaint in ambulatory settings, dizziness is a vague term that can describe many conditions, including lightheadedness (presyncope), anxiety, intoxication, ataxia, visual disturbance, hyperventilation, weakness, depression, and true vertigo.
Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency. Severe Vitamin D deficiency in children causes them to get the bowed legs, and sometimes arms, that are characteristic of the soft bone disease of rickets. In adults, this severe form of low Vitamin D causes a disease called osteomalacia, and can be a precursor to osteoporosis. Osteomalacia is similar to rickets, as it is a softening of the bones, but it doesnât lead to bowed legs as it does in children.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which means that vitamin D is absorbed by fat globules and extra amounts are stored in your bodyâs tissues. Because of this, if you do not have enough fats -- such as triglycerides -- in your body, fat-soluble vitamin levels, including vitamin D, may be low.Low fat levels can result from a diet too low in fat, or if you take medication to control the amount of fat your body absorbs.ecause of this, if you do not have enough fats -- such as triglycerides -- in your body, fat-soluble vitamin levels, including vitamin D, may be low. Low fat levels can result from a diet too low in fat, or if you take medication to control the amount of fat your body absorbs.