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Hipervitaminosis A

Nombres alternativos:

Toxicidad de la vitamina A

Tratamiento:

El tratamiento comprende simplemente la suspensión del consumo de demasiada vitamina A.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

El resultado más probable es la recuperación completa.

Complicaciones:

Los estudios recientes muestran que la ingesta excesiva de vitamina A durante el embarazo puede causar desarrollo anormal en el feto, por lo que se debe consultar con el médico acerca de una dieta apropiada.

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Se debe buscar asistencia médica si la persona considera que ella o su hijo ha consumido vitamina A en exceso o si se presentan síntomas que pueden estar relacionados con el exceso de dicha vitamina.

Fuentes de vitamina A

Fuentes de vitamina A

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