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Beriberi

Beriberi is a disease in which the body does not have enough thiamine(vitamin B1).Wet beriberi affects the cardiovascular system. Dry beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome affect the nervous system.Beriberi is rare i...

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Symptoms

Symptoms of dry beriberi include:Difficulty walkingLoss of feeling (sensation) in hands and feetLoss of muscle functi...

Causes

There are two major types of beriberi:Wet beriberi affects the cardiovascular system. Dry beriberi and Wernicke-Korsa...

Tests

A physical examination may show signs of congestive heart failure, including:.Difficulty breathing with neck veins th...

Treatments

The goal of treatment is to replace the thiamine your body is lacking. This is done with thiamine supplements.

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Alternative Therapies

Alternative treatments for beriberi deal first with correcting the thiamine deficiency. As in conventional treatments...

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Prevention

Eating a proper diet that is rich in thiamine and other vitamins will prevent beriberi. Nursing mothers should make s...

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Beriberi is extremely rare in the United States. However, if you feel your family's diet is inadequate or poorly bala...

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