A patient has been admitted for suspected vitamin A overdose. What symptoms would you expect the patient to exhibit?

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Vitamin A overdose, also known as hypervitaminosis A, can lead to yellowing of the skin, particularly in areas with high concentrations of sebaceous glands like the nose and ears, due to the accumulation of carotenoids. This symptom is distinct from jaundice, which affects the whites of the eyes and is related to liver function.

A Patient Has Been Admitted for Suspected Vitamin a Overdose