Vitamin D deficiency – still a dilemma !

  • Sairah Sadaf Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan
Keywords: Vitamin Deficiency, 25-Hydroxyvitamin D 3, Vitamin D Receptors, Uterine Inertia, Uterine Atony

Abstract

Vitamin D deficiency is a global pandemic, with some variations in the incidence from country to country. This vitamin has very important roles in the body physiological functions, and the deficiency has been linked to cancer, cardiovascular diseases, fractures and falls, cognitive disorders, Parkinsonism, auto-immune diseases, type 2 diabetes, and many other diseases, including uterine atony, which is the major cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Although the exact mechanism of vitamin D deficiency is not known, many ailments have been associated and supplement intake is recommended.

Published
01-24-2019
How to Cite
Sadaf, S. (2019). Vitamin D deficiency – still a dilemma !. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 127-128. Retrieved from https://apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/246
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