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What is the most common cause of thiamine deficiency in the U.S.?
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the most common cause of thiamine deficiency is Alcoholism. Other conditions which cause thiamine deficiency occur quite rarely, but can be seen in patients undergoing dialysis
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Can low iron cause leg cramps and swelling of legs?
The most common deficiency associated with leg cramps and swelling is potassium.
Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency?
fatigue, pallor and dizziness are the most common
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Improper skin preparation is the most common cause of contamination when drawing blood cultures.
What is the most common cause of skin lesions?
Infection of the skin itself by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites is the most common cause of skin lesions.
What is the following is an example of disease that is directly caused by a nutritional deficiency?
The most common are:Beriberi, the deficiency of Vitamin B1 (thiamin);Pellagra, the deficiency of Vitamin B3 (niacin);Pernicious anemia, the deficiency of Vitamin B12 (folate);Scurvy, caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid);Rickets, the deficency of Vitamin D (calciferol)
What is the most common form of anemia in adults?
The most common cause of anemia in adults is iron deficiency.
What causes iron deficiency anemia in developing countries?
In developing countries located in tropical climates, the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia is infestation with hookworm.
What is the disease of the endocrine system which is the result of lack of iodine?
Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide.
What disease is caused by lack of vitamin b1?
It is a well known fact that thiamine deficiency causes the disease, beriberi, which can be mainly classified into two types. They are dry beriberi and wet beriberi; the former affects the nervous system, while the latter is associated with cardiovascular problems. Severe deficiency of thiamine can ultimately damage the brain. Human body can neither synthesis thiamine, nor it can store it for a long time. Hence, thiamine deficiency symptoms can appear within two to three weeks from the depletion of its level in the body. The most common symptoms of thiamine deficiency are irritability, fatigue, poor concentration and memory loss. These are the early thiamine deficiency signs. If the deficiency continues, then peripheral nueropathy can take place due to damage to the peripheral nervous system. The symptoms of this condition are muscle weakness, mainly in the legs, loss of sensation, and tingling or burning sensation in the legs. Other symptoms that can be caused by thiamine deficiency are, brain deterioration, reflex deterioration, decreased vision, sleep disturbances and depression. If the deficiency affects the cardiovascular system (wet beriberi), then a person can experience breathing difficulties, chest pain, irregular heart beat, low blood pressure, fast heart rate and excessive sweating. On the other hand, thiamine deficiency symptoms, which are related to the gastrointestinal system include, loss of appetite, constipation, abdominal discomfort, indigestion and abdominal pain. If not treated or taken enough thiamine to reverse the deficiency, it can ultimately cause Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's syndrome. These conditions can lead to confusion, problems in eye movement, forgetfullness, learning problems and then to dementia.
What is the prognosis for beriberi?
The longer a patient lives with a thiamine deficiency, the more severe the symptoms of beriberi. If untreated, beriberi is fatal. When treated with thiamine supplementation and a healthy diet, most of the symptoms of beriberi can be resolved.
Can low iron cause leg cramps and swelling of legs?
The most common deficiency associated with leg cramps and swelling is potassium.
What is the most common mineral deficiency in the elderly?
Calcium
The most common nutrient deficiency in young children is caused by inadequate consumption?
Iron-deficiency Anemia
What is the most common deficiency worldwide?
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide, affecting about a quarter of the global population. Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells. Deficiency can lead to anemia and other health complications.
What is the most common type of anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia
What is beriberi?
Beriberi is a nervous system ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the diet.Beriberi, a word derived from the Sinhalese word beri meaning "weakness," is a disease that was widespread (particularly in parts of Asia) during the late 19th and early 20th century. In its most common form, the disease was characterized by muscular weakness , energy deprivation, and inactivity. Sailors on long voyages often got beriberi, until the addition of whole grains to their rations was discovered to prevent it. By 1926, researchers discovered that the substance in whole grains that could cure the lethargy in the sailors was vitamin B1. Although beriberi is extremely rare in the United States, our understanding of thiamine and its relationship to energy deprivation has carried over into our approach to other health problems (like alcoholism) in which thiamine deficiency plays a critical role.
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selective immunoglobulin A deficiency disease.
