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What is the kind of blindness that Vitamin A deficiency causes?
The first sign of Vitamin A deficiency is night blindness. Severe Vitamin A deficiency can cause Xerophthalmia (dry eye in which the eyes cannot produce tears) and complete blindness.
What can iron deficiency be a sign of?
Iron deficiency can be a sign of a more serious problem, such as internal bleeding so it is important to get a thorough evaluation from a physician.
Why do people chew ice?
The term "pica" to describe craving and chewing substances that have no nutritional value - such as ice, clay, cornstarch or paper. Craving and chewing ice is often associated with iron deficiency anemia - it may be associated with other nutritional problems.It's not known why some people with iron deficiency anemia crave and chew ice. Results from one study suggest it may be because of ice's pain-relieving properties, since some people with iron deficiency anemia experience tongue pain and inflammation (glossitis). researchers also found that ice has a new and better taste to some people who are iron deficient. In some individuals, pica is a sign of emotional problems, such as stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder or a developmental disorder.A thorough medical evaluation can help determine if pica is due to an underlying medical condition. If the cause of pica is an emotional or developmental issue, cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful.
Is chalk a normal craving?
No, it can be a sign of a nutritional deficiency.
What is the most overt sign of a possible b vitamin deficiency?
anemia
I am addicted to eating your sisters toys What is wrong with me?
Eating non-food items can be a sign of the eating disorder known as pica.
My question is what is a dark line on you fingernail is it a sign of cancer?
Marks on fingernails usually indicate a vitamin deficiency and are not a sign of cancer.
What kind of sign is a stop sign?
It is a regulatory sign
What are the earliest signs of vitamin A deficiency?
The most common symptom of vitamin A deficiency is impaired vision. Vitamin A deficiency can cause blindness, night blindness and also failure to produce tears. Vitamin C deficiency causes Rickets ( impaired growth, weakening of bones) osteomalacia in adults ie. softening of bones , bending of spine etc.
Does eating tissue paper make you feel full?
No, but eating non-food items can be bad for your health and digestive system and a sign of an eating disorder known as pica.
What is sign of a boy?
What kind of sign are you talking about.
A school crossing sign is an example of a what kind of sign?
Warning sign.
