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Ursa


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Hey, guys...


Can everyone tell me Vitamin A toxicity is associated with Hepatosplenomegaly


If so, why  thz a lot



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Date: 5:17 AM, 12/15/06
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Hi there Ursa,

As far as I know, Vitamin A toxicity only causes hepatosplenomegaly in chronic cases; Chronic toxicity appears after ingestion of 25,000 IU or more daily for prolonged periods of time.

But, unfortunately, I'm not exactly sure why it happens. I've searched in a few sites, but I can't find a definite answer. May be it's due to mechanical damage by Vitamin A?

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Whatever, thanks a lot!



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