Vitamin Deficiency

Question: vitamin deficiency? how do i know if i have a vitamin deficiency? i am cold all the time, fatigued, get colds and flus when i exercise, and feel absolutely drained. any thoughts?

Answer: could be lack of vitamins...but this is also a a symptom if thyriod disorder..being underactive..so you may want to get a check up...

Question: Vitamin Deficiency? My wife has just given birth to a beautiful baby boy. He is perfect, hes so cute and a real bundle of energy. Sometimes i wonder how i could ever produce such a person. Recently though i have been having doubts as to whether he could be mine and its tearing me apart. He dont look like me. Me and my wife have blonde hair yet his is black. Me and my wife have blue eyes but his are brown. Even his features look different to mine. I think the biggest thing though is that me and my wife are white and he is half cast. I challenged my wife about this and she said because of a vitamin deficiency when she was pregnant, it can change the childs skin tone. I was going to ask our doctor but he is a very close friend of my wifes and i dont want him to tell her i went to see him about it. They always have nights out together so he may let it slip by accident. Also he is black himself and i dont want him to think i have a problem with my son being half cast. Has anyone heard of anything like this?

Answer: Also this is possible.

Question: What vitamin deficiency causes bumps and sores at the corners of your mouth? My 16 month old daughter has small bumps on the inside corner of her mouth and a sore on the outside corner of one lip. Is that a sign of vitamin deficiency. She does not seem bothered by them.

Answer: Could be vitamin B12, but I am not certain. Top Ten foods highest in vitamin B12: http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-vitamin-B12.php

Question: How do i know if i have a certain vitamin deficiency? 5 months ago I dyed my hair, since then I have been shedding hair. I try to find the culprit, but can't. So I'm wondering if I have a vitamin deficiency somewhere? I have been taking pre natal vitamins since then, but am still shedding. I not under any stress. Does anyone know what this could be from? And if it is a certain vitamin deficiency than what test need to be run and who should i go to too see what I am lacking? Also, all blood work came back fine. Also, hair is coming out by the root, or the little white bulb at the end. I don't know if thats the same.

Answer: As a hairstylist, I first evaluate the hair condition. If it's not hair loss due to breakage from damage, I ask the following: Are you wearing your hair in a pony tail more than you used to? Are you wearing your hair curly more often? Are you shampooing less frequently? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then it might just be that you only see your hair shed when you shampoo it. If hair is straight & you have your hands in it a lot, you won't notice when you drop hair. Have you just had a baby/pregnancy? Hormonal changes can cause temporary hair loss. Your body will correct itself in time. Do you have an eating disorder? If you're not getting the proper nutrition, your body will not waste resources on producing hair (even if you take vitamins). If this doesn't apply to you, I suggest you re-visit the blood work. Hypo-thyroidism can cause hair loss. Doctors argue about what's considered a normal level of TSH. Ask for a copy of your recent bloodwork to be mailed to you. It might be that what one Dr considers normal, another won't. You can read more by following the link below. http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/tshtestwars.htm I was just looking at your history of questions. You sound like you could have a color allergy. This can cause scalp breakout, patchy hairloss, and an overall aggrivated scalp. Oddly enough, I developed a color allergy (yep, I'm a hairstylist who can't color my hair) around the same time I was diagnosed with hypo-thyroidsm. Doctors can't test for this allergy, you just have to monitior your own level of sensitivity. Good luck!

Question: How can you find out if you have a vitamin deficiency? Do you have to go to the doctor for blood tests and such or is there another way? I read that people who are underweight (like me) sometimes can't gain weight or muscle because of a vitamin deficiency, which vitamin would that be? Would taking a multi-vitamin daily take care of it?

Answer: It's usually a blood test for endocrinology at your local hospital

Question: Could my cat have a vitamin deficiency because she likes to eat plastic bags? My cat loves to eat plastic bags if I accidently lay them around. I always take them away and make a point not to keep them out, but sometimes other people in my house will leave them out and she eats them. Someone pointed out that she could have a vitamin deficiency or something? Anyone know anything about this before I spend hundreds of dollars on testing for a vet to tell me no?

Answer: The condition that your kitty has is called Pica. Pica affects both humans and animals, and is basically the craving or eating of non-food items. I had a cat that liked to lick plastic and another that liked to bite the plastic shrink wrap that covered bottled drink cases. Thankfully, neither kitty ingested any plastic. I did discuss it with their vet and the vet told me it is nothing to be concerned with unless they swallow the item which then can cause a blockage. Since your kitty is eating the bags, let everyone in the household know that the bags are dangerous to kitty and to properly dispose of them promptly. I have attached a link below describing Pica and addresses the plastic bags issue, scroll down near the bottom of the page. Here is a portion of that information: "It isn't known for certain why cats find plastic bags attractive to lick. It's possible they like the texture (tongue-feel) or even the sound made while licking. A more likely reason is they like the taste. Some plastic used in shopping bags are made from rendered animal fats, fish oils, gelatine or petroleum jelly and cats are attracted to the residual odour of these. Possibly the bag has been used to carry a food item and the cat is attracted to the residual scent on the plastic." As with any change of behavior, the vet should be consulted to rule out any medical issue. Call your vet's office and see what they recommend. But nothing I've read or experienced with my cats indicated they had a vitamin deficiency. The article does talk about Pica being related to feline leukemia or feline aids, but neither of my cats had those illnesses. But they did have hyperthyroidism. HyperT is a common illness among older cats and the interest in plastic came after their diagnoses. Purrs to you and kitty.

Question: Does sudden yellow teeth indicate a particular vitamin deficiency? I've been an orange juice junkie my whole life, but I've been without it for a month now and just noticed my bottom teeth are definitely more yellow than before. I'm wondering if the two could be related. Is this a sign of a Vitamin C or some other vitamin deficiency?

Answer: This is from http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dentistry-966/toddlers-teeth-turning-yellow.htm says: The yellow color is probably a surface stain. It is certainly not from a nutritional or vitamin deficiency, nor is it a symptom of an illness.

Question: How do you know if you have a vitamin deficiency? I'm always tired, confused, anxious and depressed. I've taken prescription meds for this, but they only help a little. Because of this, I have very little motivation to exercise even though I know it might help. A friend of mine experienced similar symptoms, and found out that she had a serious vitamin deficiency. How do you get tested for this?

Answer: blood tests

Question: How common are vitamin-deficiency diseases in the United States? How common are vitamin-deficiency diseases in the United States?

Answer: Very. But no one knows it. Most smokers suffer from a sub-acute form of scurvy. Most Alzheimer's patients suffer from a b12 deficiency, but it is an odd form. You see, serum levels may even be normal, but the levels in the cerebral spinal fluid are less than 10% the amount of what other elderly folks have. IOW, inflammation, or something else, is blocking b12 from entering the cerebral spinal fluid. If it doesn't get in the cerebral spinal fluid, it won't get to the brain. An acetylcholinesteraise inhibitor might never be needed, if only they got normal amounts of b12 to their brains. Answer: daily marijuana and a daily methylcobalamin injection or nasal spray. Look up methylmate. And the maryjane is needed to ease systemic inflammation so your body will let the b12 into the cerebral spinal fluid. Most people never get enough minerals from their diet for optimimum health. We can blame this on a diet high in processed and cooked foods.

Question: What is the vitamin deficiency when you eat egg without yolk? What is the vitamin deficiency when you eat egg without yolk?

Answer: Yolk has iron (and cholesterol, which might be besides the point). Whites have protein.

Question: Ridges in fingernails associated with a vitamin deficiency? I have grooves/ridges in all my fingernails. They run lengthwise, and I don't have fungus or infection. Someone told me that's a sign of a certain type of vitamin deficiency. Which vitamin is this, and which foods are rich in that vitamin?

Answer: It's a calcium deficiency. I have ridges in my right thumb nail. Hoping that someday the ridges will go away, as I've begun taking supplements and also am getting more calcium in my diet..

Question: Can vitamin deficiency play a role in erectile dysfunction? I was curious to know if erectile dysfunction can be caused by, or in part by vitamin deficiency. Does any doctor know anything about this? How common is erectile dysfunction in young men? (25 and under.)

Answer: Yes and no... ED in younger men is a Symptom of something else... get a check up... ME! .

Question: What vitamin deficiency causes fatigue? I had a blood test for anemia to see why i am tired but i do not have anemia. is there any other vitamin deficiency that causes fatigue?

Answer: Hey James, Despite what your blood test for anemia showed - you may be feeling lethargic due to a drop in your B12. You do not have to be anemic by Western medicine standards to be deficient in vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is important to good health. It helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells, and is also needed to make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Characteristic signs of B12 deficiency include fatigue, weakness, nausea, constipation, flatulence (gas), loss of appetite, and weight loss. Deficiency also can lead to neurological changes such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Additional symptoms of B12 deficiency are difficulty in maintaining balance, depression, confusion, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue. You may also want to consider the possibility that your blood sugar may be causing your fatique. If your blood sugars are moving up-and-down too quickly fatique can result. If that's the case - you may want to look into eating foods that are lower glycemic. Don't despair - you do not have diabetes. Eating low-glycemic may give you longer-lasting energy calorie-for-calorie, combatting fatique. If you need some tips on lower glycemic foods -- please feel free to look me up on http://www.TuDiabetes.com - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes. Best regards, Allie Allison Love Beatty - Founder of "Allies Voice" Making the World Safer for People with Diabetes http://www.AlliesVoice.com

Question: Everytime I feel bad at all my cat insists it is a vitamin deficiency? Is there any merit to what he says or is he full of hot air? He says it for anything, like if I have gas it must be a vitamin deficiency, that's what he said last night I take a general and a super b complex supplement daily

Answer: Sounds like your cat is a hippie and is into naturopathic medicine or whatever. I've gotta tell you, he sounds like a liberal, and a socialist. Could be dangerous. I'd find another one that's anti-gun control and pro-America. This will adjust the balance of cat power in your household.

Question: Does the skin split below finger nails - vitamin deficiency? I observed my skin below the finger nail splits. I feel its little dry and the area is pain ful. This happens frequently....observed when I have more coffee and cigarattes. Does also vitamin deficiency play a role in the split cause? Appreciate your answers and remedy if possible.

Answer: I think zinc deficiency as well as lacking some B-vitamins may cause the nails to become more brittle and may result in some cracks or marks on the nails(especially zinc deficiency). Zinc deficiency also causes the hair to become weak and to fall out. Make sure you are getting enough vitamin C and water too. Ask a doctor if this gets worse, maybe it is even stress related.

Question: what is a disease that can be caused by a vitamin deficiency? i need to write a 1 page paper on a disease caused by a vitamin deficiency but i don't know

Answer: I agree, Scurvy. It is caused by Vitamin C deficiency