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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:
- Highsensitivity to sunlight
- Aggression
- Dermatitis,alopecia,edema
- Smooth, beefy redglossitis
- Redskin lesions
- Insomnia
- Weakness
- Mental confusion
- Ataxia, paralysis of extremities, peripheral neuritis
- Diarrhea
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Eventuallydementia
Frostig and Spies (acc. to Cleary and Cleary) described more specific psychological symptoms of pellagra as:]
- Psychosensory disturbances (impressions as being painful, annoying bright lights, odors intolerance causing nausea and vomiting, dizziness after sudden movements)
- Psychomotor disturbances (restlessness, tense and a desire to quarrel, increased preparedness for motor action)
- Emotional disturbances
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∙ 9y agoNiacin deficiency causes the disease called as 'Pellagra'. This is characterised diarrhoea, dermatitis and dementia.
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List of deficiency diseases and their symptoms?
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.
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 disease is caused by an estrogen deficiency?
Estrogen deficiency can increase a woman's risk of developing osteoporosis and ischemic heart disease.
What type of deficiency is caused by inadequate absorption of a nutrient?
'Scurvy' is a disease caused by the lack of vitamin C ,
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.
What disease did Joseph Goldberger show to be caused by a deficiency of niacin in 1915?
Pellagra
How can niacin deficiency be treated?
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.
Pellagra is caused due to deficiency of?
It is due to the deficiency of Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
What is Vitamin B3 deficiency disease?
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.
Name the disease caused by the deficiency of?
I don't know of _ but i know about the disease caused by the deficiency of proteins that is kwashiorkor.
List of deficiency diseases and their symptoms?
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.
Pellagra is a disease caused by a lack of which vitamin?
Niacin
Is measles an deficiency disease?
Measles is not a deficiency disease. Measles is caused by measles virus. This is an infectious disease.
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 kwasiorkor?
It is disease caused by a deficiency of protein.
What is Krabbe's disease caused by?
Krabbe's disease is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme galactoside beta-galactosidase.
What disease is caused by A deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones?
Assidon's Disease
