Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis
For the diagnosis of hypervitaminosis, the medical history, i.e. the doctor-patient consultation, is very important. This can reveal any possible malnutrition or excessive use of food supplements. The examination of the blood is also of great importance.
Here the excessive accumulation of the vitamin concerned can usually be detected. Furthermore, the symptoms caused by hypervitaminosis are often typical and can also contribute to the diagnosis. The following topic could give you a better overview of blood testing: Blood count – large BB, small BB & normal values
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