Maryland-based physician Dr Kunal Sood listed five signs of vitamin D deficiency in an Instagram post, highlighting aching bones and deep tenderness.
Other identified symptoms include proximal muscle weakness around hips and thighs, persistent fatigue, mood changes, and stress fractures from minor injuries.
Dr Sood noted that while severe deficiency impairs bone mineralization leading to osteomalacia, the article is for informational purposes and not medical advice.