Hypervitaminosis D


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Alternative Names

Vitamin D toxicity


Treatment

Stop taking vitamin D. Consult your physician. In severe cases, other treatment may be necessary.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

Recovery is expected.


Complications
  • Kidney damage
  • Kidney stones

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. Also call if you or your child show symptoms and you have been taking a prescription form of vitamin D.



Review Date: 02/27/2006
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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