Supportive care: Symptoms of vitamin a toxicity include: fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus), vomiting, liver damage, tiredness, abdominal pain, bone/muscle pain, bad headaches, etc... Over time, skin may become rough and dry, with hair loss and brittle nails. Supportive treatment includes: hydration if vomiting, diarrhea, or hypercalcemia occurs; close monitoring; IV fluids; stopping vitamin a supplements; etc..
Answered 6/10/2014
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