Hypervitaminosis D Due to Overdose: A Case Series

Abstract Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, is found in many animal products and fortified foods and is endogenously made in the human body. Vitamin D supplementation has become a part of the routine prescription; its continuous intake without any follow-up has led to hypervitaminosis D due to overdo...

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Published inIndian Journal of Pain Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 153 - 155
Main Authors Rastogi, Shivani, Agarwal, Anurag, Bhandari, Raj Laxmi, Bagga, Aayushi, Tiwari, Brihaspati
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 01.05.2024
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Edition2
Subjects
Alfacalcidol
Calcifediol
Case Report
chronic pain
hypervitaminosis d
Vitamin D
Vitamin D
Chronic pain
hypervitaminosis D
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Summary:Abstract Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, is found in many animal products and fortified foods and is endogenously made in the human body. Vitamin D supplementation has become a part of the routine prescription; its continuous intake without any follow-up has led to hypervitaminosis D due to overdosing. Hypercalcemia accompanies hypervitaminosis D, affecting bone health, blood pressure, and kidney function. We studied six cases that landed in hypervitaminosis D due to prolonged intake.
ISSN:0970-5333
2321-7820
DOI:10.4103/ijpn.ijpn_89_23