Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Hypervitaminosis D

Table of Contents

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
  • Dehydration
  • Hypercalcemia
  • 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 has been taking more vitamin D than the recommended daily allowance
  • You or your child shows symptoms and has been taking a prescription form of vitamin D

Review Date: 11/23/2009
Reviewed By: 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.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)