Know more about vitamin A deficiency

Know more about vitamin A deficiency
About: Not enough vitamin A in the body. Fewer than 100 thousand cases per year (India)
  • Treatable by a medical professional
  • Requires a medical diagnosis
  • Lab tests or imaging often required
  • Medium-term: resolves within months

          Vitamin A deficiency is most common in Africa and Southeast Asia. It can also occur when the gut can't absorb the nutrient. Treatments may include supplements and diet changes.

Symptoms:
  • Vitamin A deficiency can cause blindness. 
  • It can also increase the risk of serious, sometimes fatal infections. 
  • Symptoms include night blindness, 
  • dry skin and frequent infections.
  • dry eyes, 
  • dry skin, 
  • frequent infections, 
  • inability to see in dim light, or spots in the eyeball
 Vitamin A Rich Foods:
  • Carrots
  •  Sweet Potato
  •  Dry Fruits
  •  Mango
  •  Cod Liver Oil
  •  Milk & Dairy Products
  •  Lettuce
Medications
Vitamin A Helps promote normal body function, growth and development.
Self-Care
Diet modification
Adjusting diet to reduce triggers causing disease or address dietary deficiencies.

Specialists
  • Endocrinologist: Treats metabolic and hormone disorders.
  • Nutritionist: Specialists in food and diet.
  • Primary Care Provider (PCP): Prevents, diagnoses, and treats diseases.



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