Causes and Symptoms of Hipervitaminosis
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We need vitamins for the body to function properly. Vitamins can be obtained from fresh food sources as well as from drug supplements. Even so, most intake of vitamins is also not good. The condition of most body stores vitamins is called hypervitaminosis. Behind all the information you need to know about hypervitaminosis.
What is hypervitaminosis?
Hipervitaminosis is a condition of excessive buildup of vitamins in the body that can cause poisoning. Symptoms are different, depending on what vitamins are excessive in the body. For example, excess vitamin A is referred to as hypervitaminosis A whose symptoms may include bone mass loss.What caused it?
In general, the excess vitamin in the body caused by excessive consumption of vitamin supplements - not from food sources.The most vulnerable vitamins accumulate in the body are fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin D, E, K and A. Because these four vitamins can be stored longer in the body than water-soluble vitamins.
However, there are also cases of excess vitamin B6 which in fact goes into a group of water soluble vitamins.
Symptoms of hypervitaminosis are most common
Because hypervitaminosis can be caused by many different vitamins, the symptoms can be different. Here are the details:Hipervitaminosis A
Hypervitaminosis A may be acute (occurring briefly, within a few hours or days) or chronic (accumulates in the body over a long period due to the routine of taking high-dose supplements). Acute hypervitaminosis is more common in children who accidentally ingest supplements.The symptoms of acute vitamin A poisoning include:
- Sleepy.
- Easy to get angry.
- Stomach ache.
- Nausea.
- Gag.
- Increased pressure on the brain.
- Change of vision.
- Swelling on bone.
- Bone pain.
- Decreased appetite.
- Dizzy.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Sensitivity to sunlight.
- Dry, rough, itchy or peeling skin.
- The fingers of the nails are cracked.
- Skin is cracked at the corners of the mouth.
- Oral ulcers.
- Jaundice.
- Hair loss.
- Respiratory infections.
- Dazed.
- Softening of the skull bone.
- The prominence of soft parts on the top of the baby's skull (fontanel).
- Double vision.
- A prominent eyeball.
- Weight is not increased.
- Coma.
Hipervitaminosis D
Hypervitaminosis D is caused by:- Take high doses of vitamin D supplements.
- Consume prescribed medicines for certain conditions (high blood pressure, heart disease, antituberculosis, and others).
- Tanning the skin with tanning beds.
- Have a specific health disorder.
Symptoms of hypervitaminosis D:
- Fatigue.
- Loss of appetite.
- Weight loss.
- Excessive thirst.
- Excessive urination.
- Dehydration.
- Constipation.
- Easily angry, anxious.
- Tinnitus (ringing ears).
- Muscle weakness.
- Nauseous vomit.
- Dizzy.
- Dazed.
- Hypertension
- Heart arrhythmias.
- Kidney stones
- Damage or kidney failure
- Excess bone fragility
- Arterial calcification and soft tissue
Hipervitaminosis E
Hipervitaminosis E is also caused by excessive intake of high-dose vitamin E supplements, since vitamin E that is naturally contained in foods does not cause toxicity.Symptoms of hipervitaminosis E are:
- Bruises and bleeding
- Fatigue, weakness, headache and indigestion
Hypervitaminosis K
Vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 (a natural form of vitamin K) do not cause toxicity, even when consumed in large quantities. However, vitamin K3 (vitamin K synthesis) can cause poisoning, especially in children.Symptoms of hypervitaminosis K include:
- Fatigue
- Jaundice
Hypervitaminosis B6
Excess B6 is caused by consuming high-dose vitamin B6 synthetic versions, namely pyridoxine.Symptoms of excess vitamin B6 can be:
- Nerve irritation: numbness, muscle spasms or cramps
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Mood changes
- Damage to the nerves: diminished coordination, balance, muscle strength, temperature and vibration senses; burning or sharp pain; difficulty walking.
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