What is vitamin A deficiency?
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin important for specific bodily functions such as eyesight, the immune system and the integumentary system. A deficiency could occur as a result of malnourishment, age and sickness. Early signs include dry skin and hair, a weakened immune system and vision problems.
How do members experience vitamin A deficiency?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vitamin A deficiency*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for vitamin A deficiency*
Who has vitamin A deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 3 | |
40s | 1 | |
50s | 8 | |
60s | 2 | |
70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 1 | |
Female | 13 |