Journal of Education, Health and Sport (Aug 2022)

Vitamin D toxicity – causes, symptoms and diagnosis

  • Katarzyna Kosz,
  • Klaudia Remjasz,
  • Aleksandra Kuchnicka,
  • Julia Kuchnicka,
  • Natalia Zarankiewicz,
  • Martyna Zielińska,
  • Klaudia Sapuła,
  • Jakub Aleksandrowicz,
  • Wojciech Siedlecki

DOI
https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.08.080
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 8

Abstract

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Abstract: Introduction and purpose: This review aims to analyze causes, symptoms and diagnosis of overdosing vitamin D resulting in vitamin D toxicity (VDT). Material and method: This paper was based on medical articles collected in Pubmed from 2008 to 2021 year. The research has been done by looking through keywords such as “vitamin D” “toxicity”. Results: The review of studies showed that manifestation of VDT is mainly associated with hypercalcemia and its course can range from asymptomatic to life-threatening, including death. We also draw attention to inappropriate use and widespread of vitamin D products. Conclusion: There is a high demand for medical health workers to advise patients on possible effects of inappropriate use of vitamin D products and its toxicity. Medical practitioners should be attentive to quickly identify VDT.

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