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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