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Hipervitaminosis D - All Information

Nombres alternativos

Toxicidad por vitamina D

Definición:

Es una afección que se presenta después de tomar dosis excesivas de vitamina D.

Causas:

Un exceso de vitamina D causa niveles de calcio en la sangre anormalmente altos que pueden a la larga ocasionar daño severo en los huesos, los tejidos blandos y los riñones. Esta afección casi siempre es causada por formas de la vitamina D que requieren prescripción médica.

Pruebas y exámenes:

Exámenes para confirmar el diagnóstico:

Tratamiento:

Deje de tomar vitamina D y consulte con el médico. En casos graves, se puede requerir otro tratamiento.

Pronóstico:

Se espera la recuperación.

Posibles complicaciones:

  • Deshidratación
  • Hipercalciemia
  • Daño renal
  • Cálculos renales

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si:

  • Usted o su hijo muestra síntomas de hipervitaminosis D y ha estado tomando más vitamina D de la cantidad diaria recomendada.
  • Usted o su hijo muestra síntomas y ha estado tomando una forma recetada de vitamina D.

Prevención:

Preste mucha atención a la dosis correcta de vitamina D para prevenir este trastorno.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/23/2009
  • Ari S. Eckman, MD, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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