Nutritional & Blood Disorders
Abuse of vitamins
Moderate
ICD-10: F55 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: विटामिन का दुरुपयोग · தமிழ்: வைட்டமின் தவறான பயன்பாடு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ವಿಟಮಿನ್ ದುರುಪಯೋಗ · తెలుగు: విటమిన్ దుర్వినియోగం · বাংলা: ভিটামিনের অপব্যবহার · मराठी: जीवनसत्त्वांचा गैरवापर · ગુજરાતી: વિટામિનનો દુરુપયોગ
About this condition
This condition involves the harmful overuse of vitamin supplements beyond recommended doses, often motivated by mistaken health beliefs or compulsive behavior. Excessive intake of certain vitamins can cause toxicity and serious health problems. Medical guidance is essential to assess any damage and establish appropriate nutritional habits.
Common symptoms
nausea
headache
abdominal pain
diarrhea
hair loss
skin problems
nerve damage
When to see a doctor: within 1 week or immediately if severe symptoms
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | विटामिन का दुरुपयोग · विटामिन की अधिक मात्रा · सप्लीमेंट का अत्यधिक सेवन · विटामिन ओवरडोज |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வைட்டமின் தவறான பயன்பாடு · வைட்டமின் அதிக அளவு · சப்ளிமெண்ட் துஷ்பிரயோகம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ವಿಟಮಿನ್ ದುರುಪಯೋಗ · ವಿಟಮಿನ್ ಅತಿಯಾಗಿ ಸೇವನೆ · ಪೂರಕಗಳ ದುರುಪಯೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | విటమిన్ దుర్వినియోగం · విటమిన్ అధిక మోతాదు · సప్లిమెంట్ దుర్వినియోగం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ভিটামিনের অপব্যবহার · ভিটামিনের অতিরিক্ত মাত্রা · সাপ্লিমেন্টের অপব্যবহার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | जीवनसत्त्वांचा गैरवापर · व्हिटॅमिनचा अतिरेक · सप्लिमेंटचा गैरवापर |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | વિટામિનનો દુરુપયોગ · વિટામિનની વધુ માત્રા · સપ્લિમેન્ટનો દુરુપયોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Abuse of vitamins?
nausea, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hair loss, skin problems.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week or immediately if severe symptoms
Is Abuse of vitamins common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Abuse of vitamins?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1 week or immediately if severe symptoms.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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