Hypervitaminosis - Glossary Of Medical Terms

Hypervitaminosis - Glossary Of Medical Terms
Hypervitaminosis - Glossary Of Medical Terms

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Hypervitaminosis

Hypervitaminosis (hypervitaminosis; Greek hyper- - over, over, excessively + Latin vita - life + amines + Greek -ōsis (word-form suffix) - disease) is a name that combines pathological conditions resulting from intoxication of the body with excessive intake in it vitamins.

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  • hypervitaminosis A (hypervitaminosis A) - against the background of intoxication with vitamin A (retinol); manifests itself in an acute form with bradycardia, headaches, vomiting, nausea, apathy, lethargy, skin rash, and in a chronic form - dry cornea, lacrimation, hair loss, hyperkeratosis of the mucous membranes and skin;
  • hypervitaminosis D (hypervitaminosis D) - against the background of intoxication with vitamin D (calciferol); manifests itself in adults: diarrhea, polyuria, thirst, general malaise, conjunctivitis, bone pain, and in children: adynamia, loss of appetite, vomiting (sometimes), delayed growth and weight, yellowish-earthy tinge and dry skin.

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