Definition:
Vitamin A overdose is the medical condition whereby there is an excessive Vitamin A consumption.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is made through physical examination and review of the medical history of the patient.
Treatment:
Treatment includes withholding vitamin A supplements.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms includes nausea, orange color of the skin, loss of appetite, headache, peelings of the skin, tiredness, hair loss, irregularity of menstrual cycle and enlarged liver and spleen.
Causes:
Vitamin A Overdose is caused by consuming too much Vitamin A supplements.
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