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Hypervitaminosis D |
| Definition: |
| Hypervitaminosis D symptoms appear several months after excessive doses of vitamin D are administered.
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| Alternative Names: |
| Vitamin D toxicity |
| Causes, incidence, and risk factors: |
| An excess of vitamin D causes abnormally high blood concentrations of calcium which can eventually cause severe damage to the bones, soft tissues, and kidneys. It is almost always associated with forms of vitamin D that require a doctor's prescription. |
| Symptoms: |
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Tests to confirm the diagnosis:
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| Treatment: |
| Stop vitamin D intake. Consult your physician. In severe cases, other therapy may be necessary.
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
| Recovery is expected. |
| Complications: |
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| Calling your health care provider: |
| Call your health care provider if you or your child shows symptoms of hypervitaminosis D and you have been taking vitamin D in excess of the recommended daily allowance or have been taking a prescription form of vitamin D. |
| Prevention: |
| To prevent this condition, pay careful attention to appropriate vitamin D intake.
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