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Myopathy: Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency Beyond Bones

Publication Type : Journal Article

Thematic Areas : Medical Sciences

Publisher : The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India,

Source : The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, Volume 64, Number 10, p.86—87 (2016)

Url : http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/27766811

Campus : Kochi

School : School of Medicine

Department : Neurology

Year : 2016

Abstract : Vitamin D functions as a vitamin as well as a hormone. Its major skeletal actions are complemented by varied extra-skeletal functions. During the past decade, association between Vitamin D and its role in various non-skeletal morbidities have been recognized. It plays a role in decreasing the risk of many chronic illnesses like allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancers, infections and cardiovascular disease. We report the case of a middle aged female with chronic quadriparesis and new onset anemia associated with Vitamin D deficiency. Patient responded to vitamin D supplementation alone.

Cite this Research Publication : Rawat Kavita J., Sabnis Nilakshi H., Dr. Saraf Udit Umesh, and Surana Gaurav, “Myopathy: Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency Beyond Bones”, The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, vol. 64, p. 86—87, 2016.

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