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Beriberi refers to a cluster of symptoms caused by a lack Vitamin B1. Some signs are difficulty in walking, numbness in hands and feet, loss of reflexes, paralysis of the lower legs, mental confusion, pain and uncontrolled eye movements.
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Is beriberi a comunicable or non communicable disease?
It is a dietary deficiency disease. It happens when you do not eat the right foods. Not communicable.
The vitamin that prevents beriberi is?
The nutrient that prevents beriberi
What is beriberi lacking in?
Beriberi (also called lack of vitamin B1), beriberi is a systemic disease which was due to a lack of vitamin B1 in vivo . http://beriberi-disease.blogspot.com/2009/04/beriberi-is-caused-by-vitamin-b1.html
What is dry beriberi?
Wet beriberi affects the cardiovascular system. Dry beriberi affects the nervous system.
What are the forms of beriberi?
In adults, there are different forms of beriberi, classified according to the body systems most affected. Dry beriberi involves the nervous system; wet beriberi affects the heart and circulation.
What deficiency cause beriberi?
Deficiency of Vitamin B-1 or Thiamine causes beriberi. There are two types of beriberi, dry and wet.
How did people catch beriberi?
You get beriberi by not eating enough vitamin B.
What is the scientific name of beriberi disease?
scientific name of beriberi disease
What are the demographics of beriberi?
It is common in parts of southeast Asia.In the United States, beriberi is primarily seen in people with chronic alcoholism.severe beriberi is uncommon in the United States.
What is the nutrition deficiency that gives rise to Beriberi?
Beriberi is a deficiency in Vitamin B1, thiamine.
What are facts about beriberi?
no
Where does beriberi occur?
All I know is if left untreated it become something else. It becomes beriberi serious
