(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 that is too low often causes no symptoms at first. However, vitamin D deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density (size and strength), broken bones (fractures), muscle weakness, and the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis.Severe vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.ou can reverse vitamin D deficiency over time by getting enough vitamin D. Take your prescribed dose of vitamin D and keep appointments with your doctor, to ensure the success of your treatment and healthy bones. 1  About Us. 2  Contact Us. 3  Donate.