Vitamin Deficiency Treatment

Sarah Parker
Authored by Sarah Parker
Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 01:05

The primary aim of vitamin deficiency is to provide your body with all the vitamins it’s lacking; after getting a vitamin test done and your results being reviewed, your healthcare provider may prescribe you with proper dosage and type of treatment that is best suited for you.

There is a variety of treatment supplements for vitamin deficiency, including: 

  • Dissolvable tablet
  • Injection
  • An intravenous line (IV)
  • Nasal spray
  • Pill

It’s best to continue this treatment until your body's vitamin levels reach optimum. One other way to increase your body's vitamins is to intake a proper diet with all the nutrients. If you have an underlying disease causing vitamin deficiency in your body, you may have to follow the treatment long-term to avoid the disease from recurring. 

How to reduce the risk of a vitamin deficiency?

Vitamin deficiency risks can be lowered if you eat foods that are rich in vitamins that, include:

  • Chicken, fish or liver
  • Eggs
  • Fortified foods like bread or cereal
  • Yogurt, cheese and milk
  • Grain foods like pasta and rice
  • Fruits like oranges, bananas and strawberries.
  • Vegetables including broccoli, spinach and asparagus. 

Your doctor may provide proper guidelines regarding how many vitamins your body needs to be on the optimum level. They can measure your current levels by performing vitamin tests and prescribing supplements accordingly. 

Most people don’t face long-term complications from vitamin deficiency, but with proper treatment, it will go away eventually. Without proper treatment, vitamin deficiency may lead to more significant problems:

  • Difficulty in getting pregnant
  • Heart problems leading to heart failure
  • Nerve problems
  • Complications during pregnancy.

Prevention of Vitamin deficiency:

The best way to prevent vitamin deficiency is to eat foods rich in vitamins and spend some time in the sun; however, you may have to take care of not spending most of your time in the sun as it may increase your chance of having skin cancer. Nevertheless, short times without sunscreen with arms and legs exposed should do the trick. Other tips to avoid vitamin deficiency may include:

  • Maintaining a healthy body weight: this can be done through cycling and walking and a proper exercise regime.
  • Treatment of current medical conditions: Certain medical conditions negatively affect the absorption of vitamins. Thus, proper treatment for curing them may help in overcoming vitamin deficiency. 
  • Take preventive measures: People with personal or family histories should keep up with vitamin screenings and consult their doctor regarding supplements. 

Conclusion:

Most people can maintain their vitamin levels by including foods rich in vitamins, including chicken, liver, fish, and fortified meals like cereals and bread. Or increase their exposure to the sun, which may be for a short period. Getting proper treatment for vitamin deficiency is essential as it may contribute to many medical problems later on, like, difficulties in getting pregnant, and if you do, you might face some complications; vitamin deficiencies also become a cause of nerve problems and heart problems, leading to heart failure. Healthcare specialists recommend getting routine vitamin tests done as it may help achieve a better quality of life.