See a Doctor?
Do not automatically blame your pain on a vitamin deficiency. Arrange a medical evaluation if your hip or leg pain persists, worsens, or interferes with walking or sleeping.
Seek urgent medical care if you develop sudden severe pain, cannot put weight on your leg, have significant swelling or redness, or experience one-sided leg swelling with warmth. Chest pain or difficulty breathing alongside leg swelling requires emergency care.
The Bottom Line
Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and healthy muscles, and a deficiency can sometimes contribute to
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