spasms Implications of Vitamin D Deficiency Although rickets is easily treated once it is diagnosed, it can lead to severe complications if left untreated. [adoptionnutrition.org]

spasms that can affect the entire body widening wrists Symptoms vary in severity and may be intermittent. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Hypocalcemia, a low level of calcium in the blood can result in tetany – uncontrolled muscle spasms. [en.wikipedia.org]

Symptoms in babies Babies with severe vitamin D deficiency can get cramps (muscle spasms), fits (seizures) and breathing (respiratory) difficulties. These problems are related to consequent low levels of calcium. [patient.info]

Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated with the following: Increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease Cognitive impairment in older adults Severe asthma in children Cancer Research suggests that vitamin D could play a role in the [webmd.com]