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Diagnosis of Niacin overdose

Niacin overdose Diagnosis: Book Excerpts

Diagnostic Tests for Niacin overdose: Online Medical Books

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Hypervitaminoses A and D: Diagnosis
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

A thorough patient history suggests hypervitaminosis A.

Confirming diagnosis  An elevated serum vitamin A level (over 90 mcg/dl) confirms hypervitaminosis A.

Patient history and an elevated serum calcium level (over 10.5 mcg/dl) suggest hypervitaminosis D.

Confirming diagnosis  An elevated serum vitamin D level confirms hypervitaminosis D.

In children, X-rays showing calcification of tendons, ligaments, and subperiosteal tissues support this diagnosis.

Confirming diagnosis  An elevated serum carotene level (over 250 mcg/dl) confirms hypercarotenemia.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005


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