Vitamin D and allergy: how to cope with unpleasant symptoms?

Vitamin D allergy: what do I need to know?

Vitamin D plays an important role in the body, but can you be allergic to vitamin D, especially vitamin D3? How does a vitamin allergy manifest itself in a baby, infant and newborn? In this article, an experienced allergist will talk about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for vitamin D allergies, as well as what to replace vitamin D with in allergies.

What is vitamin D?

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for strengthening bones, immunity, and overall body health.

Vitamin D helps in the absorption of calcium, is involved in bone formation and repair, supports the immune system, and has antioxidant properties.

Main sources of vitamin D are sunlight, fish oil, oily fish, dairy products and special vitamin complexes.

Causes of vitamin D allergies

• Sometimes the body can react to vitamin D with an allergic reaction due to individual intolerance.
• Some people have an inherited predisposition to vitamin D allergy.
• An overdose of vitamin D can cause allergic reactions, especially in children and infants.

Symptoms of vitamin D allergy

1. Skin manifestations: may appear as skin rashes, itching, urticaria, and swelling.
2. Respiratory symptoms: difficulty breathing, runny nose, sneezing and coughing.
3. Digestive disorders: allergic reaction may be accompanied by digestive disorders such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Diagnosis of vitamin D allergy

To determine a vitamin D allergy, your doctor may prescribe blood tests, urinalysis, and allergy tests.

The doctor may perform an allergy test by injecting a small amount of vitamin D under the skin and watching the body's reaction.

Treating vitamin D allergies

The first step in treating a vitamin D allergy is to stop taking medications that contain vitamin D.

Your doctor may prescribe antihistamines such as Cetirizine, Loratadine, or Phenistil to relieve the allergy symptoms.

In some cases, the doctor may recommend immunotherapy to correct the immune system and prevent further development of the allergy.

Preventing vitamin D allergies

To prevent vitamin D allergies, vitamin complexes, especially in children, should be monitored and the recommended doses should be followed.

A proper diet rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals will help avoid vitamin D deficiency and related problems.

Vitamin D allergies are rare but possible, especially in children, infants, and newborns. Knowing how vitamin D allergies manifest themselves will help parents see a doctor in time and take treatment measures. It is important to remember to monitor the intake of vitamin complexes, compliance with recommended doses and proper nutrition. If you or your child is allergic to vitamin D, be sure to consult an allergist, who will choose an individual treatment regimen and give recommendations for replacing vitamin D with other foods or drugs.