Beriberi Learning Center

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Beriberi is a vitamin deficiency disease caused by inadequate bodily stores of thiamine (vitamin B1). It can damage the heart and nervous system.

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Symptoms
Symptoms of dry beriberi include: Pain; Tingling; Loss of feeling (sensation) in hands and feet; Muscle damage with los...
Causes
There are two major types of beriberi: Wet beriberi affects the cardiovascular system; Dry beriberi and Wernicke-Korsak...
Tests
A physical examination may show signs of congestive heart failure, including swelling in both the lower legs, fluid in ...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to replace the thiamine that the person's body is lacking. This is done with thiamine suppleme...
Drugs
  • thiamine
Supplements
  • thiamine
Alternative Therapies
As in conventional treatments, alternative treatments for beriberi. Alternative treatments for beriberi deal first with...
Risk Factors
  • Alcoholism
  • Breastfeeding
  • Dialysis
Complications
Psychosis; Coma; Congestive heart failure; Death.
Prevention
Eating a proper diet that is rich in thiamine and other vitamins will prevent beriberi. Nursing mothers should make sur...
Doctor Specialties
Beriberi is extremely rare in the United States. However, if you feel your family's diet is inadequate or poorly balan...

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