Causes of Vitamin A deficiency

Underlying condition causes of Vitamin A deficiency: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Vitamin A deficiency) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Vitamin A deficiency includes:

• Malabsorption
• Inadequate diet
• Malnutrition
• Certain lipid-lowering medications

Vitamin A deficiency as a complication: Other conditions that might have Vitamin A deficiency as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Vitamin A deficiency. The list of conditions listing Vitamin A deficiency as a complication in our database includes:

• Primary sclerosing cholangitis

Related information for causes of Vitamin A deficiency: Further relevant information on causes of Vitamin A deficiency may be found in the risk factors for Vitamin A deficiency and underlying causes of Vitamin A deficiency.
Last revision: June 24, 2003

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