VITAMIN D INTOXICATION IN AN OLDER ADULT: CASE REPORT

• Egile Nagusiak: Solange da Silva Amorim (Egilea), Potira Jurema Alves Teixeira Lima (Egilea), Isadora Rachel Dias Góis Barroso (Egilea), Mauricio de Miranda Ventura (Egilea)
• Formatua: Liburua
• Argitaratua: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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As aging progresses, there is a consequent increase in chronic diseases, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia, and vitamin D (cholecalciferol) supplementation is routinely prescribed. However, indiscriminate use of this supplement can lead to intoxication and systemic changes. Seeking to raise awaren...