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Medical Conditions - Vitamin Deficiency

Long-term vitamin deficiency causes avitaminosis or hypovitaminosis. If the deficiency is caused due to inadequate nutritional intake, then it is called primary deficiency, and if it is due to an underlying health condition like malabsorption, then it is called secondary deficiency. Vitamin D is the most common vitamin deficiency.

All vitamin deficiency Q&A

What is the reason for repeated mouth ulcer in a child?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mouth ulcers in children of this age group are mainly due to vitamin and mineral deficiency. Sometimes worm infestation is also implicated in mouth ulcers.

How can a 26-year-old woman overcome the problem of hair loss?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. I have gone through the details provided from your end.

What are the physical changes that come with aging?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At her age, cellular aging can speed up depending on her overall health.

What causes headache and dizziness with red spots on body?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. All these symptoms can be due to vitamin deficiencies.

What is the brown vertical streak in my thumbnail?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. Well, longitudinal melanoma is one of the causes of brown streaks. Other causes include multivitamin deficiency including zinc.

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Dr. Shanza Ikram

Dr. Shanza Ikram

What are the options for chronic hypothyroidism treatment?

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Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Kindly assess my blood reports and guide me to the appropriate specialist.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern.

At 31, can my pain in the upper back pain be serious?

Hello, I went through your detailed post. The predominant complaint is a mild pain in the upper back and around the arm.

What could cause painful spots and itching in the tongue?

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My father is suffering from unknown blood loss. How to find the reason?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. Loss of blood can stem from various factors. Gastrointestinal bleeding, for instance, might manifest as black, tarry, malodorous stools, even in small quantities.

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