ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the frequency of subclinical vitamin D deficiency in patients with non-specific musculoskeletal symptoms in outpatient department of Quetta city hospitals.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medicine, Bolan Medical Complex Hospital, Quetta from1st July 2018 to 30th June 2019.

Methodology: A total of 97 patients between 20 and 45 years of age were recruited after written consent. The subjects presenting with history of generalized body aches greater than six weeks were included in this study. The history was taken in detail and clinical examination was done comprehensively. Blood sample of each patient were collected to detect the vitamin D3 levels by radioimmunoassay kit.

Results: The mean age of the particular patients was 34.25±10.64 years. Mean duration of symptoms was 7.71±0.82 weeks. Male to female ratio was found to be 4:6. The frequency of hydroxyl vitamin D deficiency in patients with non-specific musculoskeletal symptoms was found to be 72(74.20%).

Conclusion: The frequency of subclinical vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency were significantly high in patients with non specific musculoskeletal symptoms

Keywords: Subclinical vitamin D deficiency; Non-specific musculoskeletal symptoms; Vitamin D3.