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The Dark Side of the Sunshine Vitamin: A Case of Acute Renal Failure and Hypercalcaemia From Vitamin D Overconsumption

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Vitamin D toxicity is a rare but potentially serious condition that can lead to severe hypercalcaemia and subsequent complications, such as acute renal failure, nephrocalcinosis, congestive heart failure and coronary calcium deposition, resulting in myocardial injury. We present a case of a 76-year-old male patient who developed severe hypercalcaemia and acute kidney injury due to excessive long-term over-the-counter vitamin D supplementation. The patient was initially treated with aggressive intravenous fluids and furosemide. However, a failed effective response prompted the addition of pamidronate, resulting in the gradual improvement of hypercalcaemia and renal function. We have presented, in this case, a rare adverse effect of vitamin D toxicity and its multiorgan effect.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.70237

Authors: Sheharyar Khan, Muhammad Wasim Tariq, Muhammad Akhtar, Muhammad Tanseer Sibtain Raza, Muhammad Manzoor

Institutions: National Health Service, Grantham and District Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Vitamin D Research Studies

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402882920