Nowadays, deficiency of vitamins in the body has become common due to wrong eating habits, junk food and irregular daily routine. Often we ignore fatigue, weakness, hair fall or skin problems considering them as minor, whereas these can be signs of deficiency of a particular vitamin in the body. The good thing is that by recognizing some symptoms, you can guess which vitamin the body is demanding.

Common signs of vitamin deficiency

1⃣ Frequent fatigue and weakness – Vitamin B12 deficiency

If you feel tired, dizzy or your hands and legs remain numb even without doing much work, it could be a sign of Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Deficiency may result in: Anemia and weakness of nerves.

2⃣ Hair fall and weak nails – Biotin (Vitamin B7) deficiency

If hair is falling rapidly and nails are breaking, the body is demanding biotin.
Deficiency may result in: Hair becoming thin and weak.

3⃣ Bleeding gums – Vitamin C deficiency

Bleeding gums while brushing, mouth ulcers or frequent bruising are signs of Vitamin C deficiency.
Deficiency may result in: Scurvy and weak immunity.

4⃣ Bone pain – Vitamin D deficiency

If there is pain in bones and joints, frequent fractures or feeling of weakness, then it may be due to Vitamin D deficiency.
Deficiency may result in: Bones becoming weak.

5⃣ Burning eyes or poor vision at night – Vitamin A deficiency

Dryness, burning sensation in the eyes and reduced vision at night are signs of Vitamin A deficiency.
Deficiency may result in: Night blindness.

6⃣ Dry skin – Vitamin E deficiency

If the skin starts looking lifeless and dry, it could be a sign of Vitamin E deficiency.
Deficiency may result in: Skin deterioration quickly.

Easy ways to overcome vitamin deficiency

• Eat green vegetables and fruits daily
• Include milk, curd and eggs in your diet.
• Sit in the sun for 15–20 minutes daily (for Vitamin D)
• eat nuts and seeds
• Cut down on fast food and sweets
• drink plenty of water

If

• weakness persists for a long time
• fall ill frequently
• lose weight fast
• excessive hair fall

So it is important to find out the exact vitamin deficiency by getting a blood test done.

The body does not fall ill suddenly, but gives small signs first. Symptoms like fatigue, hair fall, bleeding gums or pain in the bones indicate that the body is demanding some vitamin or the other. These deficiencies can be compensated by timely identification and adopting proper eating habits.