Private Vitamin Injections

Have you had tests or been told nothing is wrong? Vitamin D deficiency has quickly been recognised as the biggest missed cause of general fatigue. If diagnosed, you can overcome your deficiency with a Vitamin D Injection in a convenient appointment with Dr Arun Ghosh.

Vitamin D is sometimes known as the "sunshine vitamin" and getting enough of it can be difficult in the UK, and North West in particular, as the majority of vitamin D we get is derived from the sun and some from our diet. It is recommended that people take vitamin D supplements during the winter months October to March, but should you need an additional boost you should get booked in for an added dose of Vitamin D in the form of an injection.

Some people are unable to make enough vitamin D for a number of reasons.

• Not getting enough sunlight on your skin. This is more of a problem in the most northern parts of the world where there is less sun. You may also be foreign or a student in the UK and suffer from deficiency since your arrival from sunnier climates.
• You may also stay inside. For example, those in hospital for a long time, or housebound people. If you cover up a lot of your body with clothing when outside e.g. when wearing veils such as the niqab or burqa.
• People with pigmented skin (because less sunshine gets through the skin).
• Not enough vitamin D in Your diet is more likely to occur if you follow a strict vegetarian or vegan diet, or a non-fish-eating diet.
  
  

Vitamin D is vital for the body to properly absorb the required levels of calcium and phosphate. Mild to moderate vitamin D deficiency can lead to bone pain and osteoporosis and could make you more prone to a fracture if you had a fall. More severe levels of deficiency can lead to the development of conditions such as rickets or osteomalacia.

Some studies have shown vitamin D deficiency has now been linked to breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, heart disease, and depression among others. The studies show that people with higher levels of vitamin D have a lower risk of disease, although they do not definitively prove that lack of vitamin D causes the disease.

Vitamin D injections are usually given in the buttocks, which is not painful, though it can be given in the upper arm if you prefer.

What are the benefits of Vitamin D injections?

There are many benefits to having a vitamin D injection, including:

• Promotes proper absorption of calcium and phosphate aiding healthy bones and teeth
• Reduced risk of bone fractures (especially in over 60s)
• Boost the immune, brain, and nervous system health
• Helps regulate insulin levels and diabetes management
• Supports lung function and cardiovascular health