Your body uses a host of vitamins and minerals in order to maintain ideal health, including vitamin D, a nutrient often found in fish, dairy products and other foods. If you fail to get enough vitamin D, or get too much, you can experience a range of symptoms and can develop serious medical conditions, though fever is not generally associated with vitamin D imbalances. Always consult a health care professional if you need medical advice about vitamins and any symptoms you're experiencing.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D and your body's bones are intrinsically linked. Without enough vitamin D as a child you can develop rickets, a medical condition in which the bones do not grow as much as they should and one that can lead to skeletal deformities, such as bowed legs. As an adult, a lack of vitamin D can lead to osteomalacia, a medical condition in which your bones and muscles lose strength. You typically get enough vitamin D by eating foods such as fish, meat and dairy products, as well as allowing your body to naturally create it after exposing your skin to sunlight.
Fever
Fever is a common symptom associated with a wide range of medical conditions, and generally occurs when there is something not ordinary happening with your body. Your body develops a fever for a number of reasons, ranging from the presence of a virus to a very bad sunburn. MayoClinic.com reports that fevers aren't generally a cause for concern for most people unless they reach 103 F or higher. Fever is sometimes accompanied by symptoms including headache, dehydration, weakness, irritability and sweating. It may also be accompanied by more serious side effects such as confusion or hallucinations.
Vitamin D Deficiency
Not getting enough vitamin D can lead you to develop a vitamin D deficiency. Severe vitamin D deficiencies can lead to rickets and osteomalacia, though less serious deficiencies can cause you to experience more subtle symptoms, such as bone pain or muscle weakness, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements. Fever is not generally associated with a vitamin D deficiency, and you may not notice the symptoms associated with a slight deficiency as they can be very subtle.
Vitamin D Toxicity
When your body gets too much of a substance, this is generally known as a toxicity or poisoning. Mild vitamin D toxicity or over-consumption, according to Colorado State University, is typically accompanied by symptoms that include nausea, weight loss and irritability. Taking far to much vitamin D may lead to mental and physical growth retardation or kidney damage. Some symptoms of vitamin D toxicity, such as nausea or irritability, may also accompany fevers, but vitamin D toxicity may not be causally related to developing a fever.
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