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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...
Alternative Therapies
As in conventional treatments, alternative treatments for beriberi. Alternative treatments for beriberi deal first with...
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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