Beriberi
Published on Nov 24, 2015
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Beriberi
- There are two types of this condition
- Wet beriberi affects the cardivascular system and causes symptoms such as shortness of breath, increased heart rate, and swelling of legs
- Dry beriberi affects the nervous system and causes symptoms such as difficultly walking, numbness in hands and feet, confusion, pain, and vomiting.
Causes
- One may develop beriberi when they do not consume enough Vitamin B1 otherwise known as thiamine.
- Individuals can also become sick with this disease if they abuse alcohol. Alcohol limits the absorbtion of thiamine.
- Another way of extracting this disease is through inheritance from family or from a breastfeeding mother.
Treatment
- To overcome the symptoms of this disease, one may take Thiamine supplements by shot or through a pill.
- If left untreated this may cause death.
