Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Vitamin A deficiency
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Vitamin A deficiency, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Vitamin A deficiency. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Vitamin A deficiency. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for 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 conditions. The list of conditions listing Vitamin A deficiency as a complication includes:
Last revision: June 24, 2003
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