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Vitamin A deficiency
A lack of Vitamin A, which can cause susceptibility to infectious diseases and vision problems.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 30-year old asked:
What are the tests for vitamin a deficiency?
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What are the symptoms of a vitamin a deficiency?
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A 39-year old asked:
The effects of vitamin a deficiency are most severe in what population group?
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A 29-year old asked:
Since keratosis pilaris is caused by a vitamin a deficiency, would eating food with vitamin a clear it?
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Is there a link between acne and vitamin a deficiency?
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Effects of vitamin a deficiency & night blindness?
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Is omega 3 deficiency and vitamin a deficiency genetic?
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A 36-year old asked:
Why would vitamin a deficiency or excess cause lung cancer?
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What are the signs of a vitamin deficiency?
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A 46-year old asked:
What could having a vitamin deficiency cause?
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A 29-year old asked:
How can you get tested for a vitamin deficiency?
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Could my childs behaviour be a vitamin deficiency?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can teeth stains due to a vitamin deficiency be removed?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is there a sure way to tell if I have a vitamin deficiency?
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A 26-year old asked:
I bruise frequently. is this a sign of a vitamin deficiency?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can a vitamin deficiency cause fatigue and the need for excess sleep?
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A 39-year old asked:
Docs can you explain what is a disease that can be caused by a vitamin deficiency?
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A 44-year old asked:
Can craving fruit mean you have a vitamin deficiency?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can a vitamin/mineral deficiency cause tingling in your fingers?
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A 19-year old female asked:
What are the symptoms of a vitamin B deficiency in a young adult ?
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A member asked:
Does the fact that my baby bruises easily mean he has a vitamin deficiency?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Needing a vitamin deficiency test done What are the main most important vitamins I should get tested for? Who gives these tests & what does it cost?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Can Geographic Tongue be a vitamin deficiency? If so, which ones are good to take?
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A 39-year old asked:
Could a vitamin deficiency cause your eyes to be discolored?
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A 57-year old female asked:
Can a vitamin deficiency cause purple spots on your arm?
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A 46-year old asked:
Can you get a vitamin deficiency or protein deficiency by ejaculating too much?
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A 57-year old female asked:
I am a 58 year old male with a vitamin D deficiency . what strength supplement do you recommend?
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A 37-year old asked:
Could vitamin deficiency be the reason for my burning tongue and not being able to tast anything result from a vitamin deficiency?
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A 38-year old asked:
If you have a vitamin deficiency, how long will it take for the dietary supplement to make you feel a difference?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can a vitamin deficiency really cause hair loss?
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