Vitamin D toxicity - causes, symptoms and diagnosis
Abstract: Introduction and purpose: This review aims to analyze causes, symptoms and diagnosis of overdosing vitamin D resulting in vitamin D toxicity (VDT). Material and method: This paper was based on medical articles collected in Pubmed from 2008 to 2021 year. The research has been done by look...
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Kazimierz Wielki University,
2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Abstract: Introduction and purpose: This review aims to analyze causes, symptoms and diagnosis of overdosing vitamin D resulting in vitamin D toxicity (VDT). Material and method: This paper was based on medical articles collected in Pubmed from 2008 to 2021 year. The research has been done by looking through keywords such as "vitamin D" "toxicity". Results: The review of studies showed that manifestation of VDT is mainly associated with hypercalcemia and its course can range from asymptomatic to life-threatening, including death. We also draw attention to inappropriate use and widespread of vitamin D products. Conclusion: There is a high demand for medical health workers to advise patients on possible effects of inappropriate use of vitamin D products and its toxicity. Medical practitioners should be attentive to quickly identify VDT. |
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| Item Description: | 10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.08.080 2391-8306 |