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A person with late-stage beriberi may be confused or have memory loss and delusions. The person may be less able to sense vibrations.
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A physical examination will reveal many of the early symptoms of beriberi, such as fatigue, irritation, nausea, constipation, and poor memory, but the deficiency may be difficult to identify. Information about the individual's diet and general hea...
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The first step to diagnosis includes taking a careful history to uncover a possible underlying cause for thiamine deficiency. Physical examination will demonstrate some of the expected signs of beriberi, such as swelling, decreased reflexes, decre...
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with ha...
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The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...
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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves delivering sensory information to the brain and caring motor commands (Peripheral ...
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