ICD-10: E50Endocrine, Nutritional & MetabolicGeneral Severity
Vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency is a health condition where your body does not have enough Vitamin A, which is essential for vision and immune health.
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Vitamin A is a nutrient your body needs to help your eyes see in low light, keep your skin healthy, and support your immune system, which is your body’s natural defense against germs. When you don't have enough of this vitamin, your body struggles to perform these basic tasks.
The condition primarily affects your eyes and your skin. It happens when you either aren't eating enough foods that contain Vitamin A or when your body has trouble absorbing nutrients from the food you eat.
Common Symptoms
- Night blindness, which is difficulty seeing clearly in dim light or the dark.
- Dry, scaly, or bumpy skin.
- Dry eyes that feel irritated or itchy.
- Increased risk of infections like colds or chest congestion.
- Bitot’s spots, which are small, foamy-looking white patches on the white part of your eye.