Hypervitaminosis A manifests as all of the following except: September 2006
Ans. D: Peripheral neuritis Effects of hypervitamonisis A includes: Bih defects Liver problems, Reduced bone mineral density that may result in osteoporosis Coarse bone growths Skin discoloration Hair loss Excessive skin dryness/peeling (desquamation) Signs of acute toxicity include nausea and vomiting, pseudotumor cerebri, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, and loss of muscular coordination.
Alopecia
Anorexia
Pseudotumor cerebri
Peripheral neuritis