Vitamin D regulates the body’s absorption of calcium and phosphorus. With vitamin D deficiency, phosphorus-calcium metabolism is disrupted and is accompanied by symptoms such as weakness, pain in the bones, cramps, unusually frequent urination and increased sweating. Daria Pronina, an endocrinologist at the SberZdorovye medical company, told socialbites.ca.
Vitamin D deficiency can cause disturbances in phosphorus-calcium metabolism, which can lead to the development of certain pathologies. For example, among the consequences for adults, osteomalacia can be noted, which is the process of softening of bones in which the formation and mineralization of new bone tissue is impaired.
“In cases of severe disruption of phosphorus-calcium metabolism in the context of vitamin D deficiency, frequent urination may occur due to the development of overactive bladder, when its pathologies are not related to the urinary system. The bladder muscle contracts involuntarily and prematurely, causing a frequent and sudden urge to urinate. “This may be due to calcium deficiency, which develops on the background of vitamin D deficiency, which plays a role in the contraction of muscle tissue,” said the SberHealth doctor.
Also, a violation of phosphorus-calcium metabolism can lead to the development of cardiovascular pathologies, for example, hypertension and coronary heart disease, or heart rhythm disturbances.
“If the described symptoms occur, you should contact an endocrinologist to avoid complications. The diagnosis is made based on symptoms, general examination and laboratory results: a biochemical blood test to determine the level of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, as well as a urine test for calcium, phosphorus and creatinine. According to indications, the doctor may also prescribe an x-ray of the patient’s bones, for example, the pelvis, as well as densitometry, which is an x-ray examination that allows determining the density of bone tissue, “said the specialist.
Treatment of phosphorus-calcium disorders is carried out comprehensively with both drugs and non-drug methods. According to the indications, the doctor prescribes drugs containing vitamin D, phosphorus and calcium to the patient.
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