Question 1

vitamin d overdose. what can help!?

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Her are some tips: 1.	Avoidance of direct sunlight exposure.
2.	Avoidance of foods and supplements containing vitamin d.
3.	Restriction of calcium intake.
4.	Drinking 8 glasses of water daily.

Question 2

what are the tests for vitamin d overdose?

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Vitamin d, calcium: Excess vitamin d intake will result in an elevated vitamin d level.  If the excess is significant this can result in an elevated blood calcium.

Question 3

what are symptoms of a vitamin d overdose ?

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Rare- many symptoms: Vitamin d toxicity is quite rare- in known cases people took 40, 000 units or more a day for a long time. One would need to take millions of units to overdose. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness, weight loss, tingling sensations in the mouth, confusion & heart arrhythmias. See http://www.Vitamindcouncil.Org/about-vitamin-d/what-is-vitamin-d/vitamin-d-toxicity/.

Question 4

what is the treatment for vitamin d overdose?

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See your doctor: The main consequence of vitamin d toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood which can cause symptoms such as poor appetite, nausea and vomiting. Weakness, frequent urination and kidney problems also may occur. Treatment includes the stopping of excessive vitamin d intake. Your doctor may also prescribe intravenous fluids and medications, such as corticosteroids or bisphosphonates.

Question 5

how to avoid vitamin d overdose if i like lots of milk and sun?

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Enjoy in moderation!: A dermatologist would likely advise you to avoid too much sunlight, to avoid skin damage and risk of skin cancer.  It would be very difficult to drink enough milk to cause vitamin d overload, even if you were getting lots of sunlight.  Your vitamin d level is likely to be nice and healthy!

Question 6

is it ok to take vitamin d 1000 iu daily along with centrum multi vitamins(for over 50 years old females. ).i.e is there a risk of vitamin d overdose?

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Vitamin D overdose: risk is minimal, especially at 1K IUs daily.  Please see your doc to have your D level measured and then you will know how much you need.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

what is the cause of vitamin d deficiency in sailors?

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Vit d def in sailors: It could be from both nutrtional def and lack of sunlight if the saiore are sailing in areas with low or no sunlight ( e.g. Always foggy).

Question 8

what is the likely cause of vitamin d deficiency?

Accepted Answer

No sun, poor intake: Vitamin d deficiency can happen either when you get an adequate intake through your diet or have inadequate exposure to uv light from the sun. Some foods, such as cows milk in the United States, are supplemented with vitamin d to help boost intakes. You can get a good dose from sun exposure by keeping your arms and legs exposed to direct sunlight without sunscreen for about 10 to 15 minutes during the months of the year when you can get uvb light from the sun. In indiana that is true from mid april until early november.

Question 9

please tell me what can cause high vitamin d?

Accepted Answer

Pills, sun, or food: The three major sources of vitamin d are supplement pills, sun exposure and food, both natural like wild salmon and fortified like milk. Are you getting vitamin d from multiple sources. Too much vitamin d can become toxic.  Stay between 30 and 50 for best levels.

Question 10

is overdose of vitamin d could be serious problem?

Accepted Answer

Vit D: Yes.  The main consequence of vitamin D toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia), which can cause poor appetite, nausea and vomiting. Weakness, frequent urination and kidney problems also may occur.

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