Abstract
Background: In the metabolism of bones and muscles, vitamin D is crucial. Several studies have examined the role of vitamin D in musculoskeletal pain, and some have found that taking vitamin D supplements can relieve musculoskeletal pain and improve related physical functioning.
Aims & objectives: The primary goal of the current study was to compare the vitamin D levels in children with IMSP to those in healthy controls. Secondary goals included comparing the serum calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphate levels in these kids.
Methods: The study was an observational cross-sectional hospital-based investigation that took place from January 2019 to November 2019 in the IPD and OPD of pediatric medicine in central India. We did a pilot study on eight children with IMSP and eight controls because there had been no prior research on vitamin D levels in Indian children with IMSP compared to controls. For each of the two groups, a determined sample size of 60 people was needed. Thus, it was agreed to use 60 kids as cases and controls, respectively.
Results: In controls, we discovered a comparatively high frequency of vitamin D insufficiency (26%) Additionally, the difference in vitamin D mean value between the patients and themselves was statistically significant (P 0.001). In this study, more children with IMSP and controls had mild vitamin D deficiency (43%/0%), and this was most pronounced in the age group of 6 to 9 years with IMSP.
Conclusion: Assessment of vitamin D in all children with IMSP may be helpful because vitamin D may play a role in the condition.
Key Word: Vitamin D, musculo-skeletal pain, IMSP