(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.
Complications With Certain Medications. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, vitamin D taken at the same time as cholesterol lowering drugs can cause the drug to be less effective. (Ref 3) As well, bile acid sequestrants, also used to lower cholesterol, can cause low vitamin D levels. Similarly, certain weight loss drugs that reduce the amount of fat your body absorbs from food can cause low vitamin D levels. The medication may affect how readily your body absorbs vitamin D.