Patient's question:
The child is almost two years old and has been taking fish oil since birth. They take one pill every day. However, I heard that the vitamin A and D in fish oil can be dangerous to the liver if taken in excess, leading to toxicity. Is that true? The child has been taking it for two years now. How can I confirm if their body has been affected?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, if the child does not currently have obvious discomfort, it is temporarily possible to wait and see. I suggest you don't get too anxious, pay attention to a balanced diet, with a proper mix of meat and vegetables, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and drink more plain water. Generally, overeating can affect the body, so if you're still not sure, you can go to the hospital for a thorough blood test to check how the child's body shows signs of excess or poisoning of certain substances.