is a
deficiency diseasemost commonly caused by a chronic lack of
niacin(vitamin B
3) in the diet. It can be caused by decreased intake of niacin or
and possibly by excessive intake of
It may also result from alterations in protein metabolism in disorders such as
Pellagra is classically described by "the four D's": diarrhea,dermatitis,dementiaanddeath.A more comprehensive list of symptoms includes:
Frostig and Spies (acc. to Cleary and Cleary) described more specific psychological symptoms of pellagra as:]
Scurvy is an example of a disease directly caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. Symptoms of scurvy include weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems due to the body's inability to produce collagen without enough vitamin C.
Estrogen deficiency can increase a woman's risk of developing osteoporosis and ischemic heart disease.
It is a dietary deficiency disease. It happens when you do not eat the right foods. Not communicable.
Rickets in children and osteomalacia are examples of deficiency diseases due to vitamin deficiency. Scurvy is an example of vitamin C deficiency. Beriberi is an example of vitamin B one deficiency. (Both, wet beriberi and dry beriberi.) Pellagra is an example of Niacin deficiency. Anemia is caused by deficiency of vitamin B 12 and Folic acid. Burning feet syndrome is caused by the deficiency of Pantothenic acid. Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of vitamin A. Kwashiorkor and marasmus are caused by deficiency of proteins and food, respectively. Poverty is caused by deficiency of kindness. Inequality is caused by deficiency of compassion.
A nutrient deficiency caused by inadequate absorption is known as a malabsorption deficiency. This can occur when the body is unable to effectively absorb specific nutrients, such as vitamins or minerals, due to issues with digestion or absorption processes in the intestines. It can lead to various health complications if not adequately addressed.
Pellagra
Niacin deficiency can be treated effectively with replacement of niacin in the diet. In the case of Hartnup disease, large quantities of niacin may be required for effective reversal of symptoms.
It is due to the deficiency of Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Pellagra is a Vitamin B3 (Niacin) deficiency disease. It is caused by severe and prolonged deficiency of Vitamin B3. Symptoms are bilateral dermatitis, dementia, and diarrhea. A prolonged and severe niacin deficiency may cause depression and neurasthenia (weakening of muscles).A deficiency in Vitamin B3 can cause depression, memory loss, canker sores and fatigue.
I don't know of _ but i know about the disease caused by the deficiency of proteins that is kwashiorkor.
Niacin
Measles is not a deficiency disease. Measles is caused by measles virus. This is an infectious disease.
Scurvy is an example of a disease directly caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. Symptoms of scurvy include weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems due to the body's inability to produce collagen without enough vitamin C.
It is disease caused by a deficiency of protein.
Krabbe's disease is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme galactoside beta-galactosidase.
Assidon's Disease
Estrogen deficiency can increase a woman's risk of developing osteoporosis and ischemic heart disease.