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Alcohol, coffee, exceesive sugar, smoking, physical & mental stress depletes the body of this nutrient.
The symptoms of B1 defiency is fatigue, poor appetite, pins and needles in legs, depression. Pins & needles and numbness is neuropathy and that has a lot of causes:
- Accidents and falls where nerves get damaged.
- Alcoholism
- Amyloidosis (metabolic disorder)
- Autoimmune disorders
- Bell's Palsy
- Cancer
- Cancer treatments
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Charco Marie-Tooth disease
- Chemotherapy Treatment (See Chemo-Induced Side effects for other side effects)) See Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
- Cholesterol lowering drugs such as Lipitor. These block cholesterol which the nerves are made of.
- Chronic kidney failure
- Compression of nerves (called compression neuropathy)
- Connective tissue disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, sarcoidosis)
- Crohn's Disease
- Denture Cream use.
- Diabetes mellitus
- Diet
- Foods that are toxic
- Hereditary
- Herniated disc
- Infectious disease (e.g., HIV/AIDS - some medications for HIV, hepatitis B, leprosy)
- Liver failure
- Lupus
- Lyme Disease
- Medications have a side effect of neuropathy - Lyrica, Cymbalta, Duloxetine hydrochloride, Pregabalin, and more. See Neuropathy as a Side Effect)
- MSG
- Radiation Treatment
- Radiculopathy
- Riding Accidents - Horse falling on rider and damaging nerves
- Shingles
- Surgeries that damage a nerve
- Toxins
- Trapped, pinched or compressed nerves - entrapment neuropathy
- Trauma
- Vitamin deficiencies (e.g., pernicious anemia, B12 deficiency, etc.)
- Zinc induced copper deficiency (denture adhesive creams
Don't overdo it, as an isolated supplement as it will effect your teeth.
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∙ 14y agoIt is caused by not having enough vitamin B (there are 8 types). The symptoms are a variety of illnesses, depending on the type of vitamin B you are missing
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List of deficiency diseases and their symptoms?
Vitamin D deficiency: Symptoms include muscle weakness, bone pain, and increased risk of fractures. Iron deficiency anemia: Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath. Vitamin B12 deficiency: Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, neurological changes like numbness or tingling, and difficulty concentrating. Iodine deficiency: Symptoms include goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), fatigue, weight gain, and cognitive impairments.
What vitamin deficiency causes a craving for chilli?
Chili cravings may indicate the need for iron and vitamin B. There is also quite a bit of vitamin C in the tomato sauce.
What is causes cheilosis?
crack at the mouth tongue and lips due to the deficiency of vitamin B.
What cause deficiency?
Deficiency of Vitamin B-1 or Thiamine causes beriberi. There are two types of beriberi, dry and wet.
What deficiency cause beriberi?
Deficiency of Vitamin B-1 or Thiamine causes beriberi. There are two types of beriberi, dry and wet.
What results from deficiencies in some B vitamins?
Deficiencies in B vitamins can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, nerve damage, anemia, and skin disorders. These vitamins are essential for various bodily functions, including energy production, DNA synthesis, and nerve function.
Which of the following is caused by mineral deficiency A) beriberi B)goitre C)scurvy D)night blindness?
B) Goitre. Goitre is commonly caused by iodine deficiency, which is a mineral essential for the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones. Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency, and night blindness is caused by vitamin A deficiency.
Which vitamin deficiency causes burning sensation in left head above left ear?
b 12
What are the side effects of a Vitamin B deficiency?
There are many dangerous side effects of a Vitamin B deficiency, including permanent nerve damage and destruction of parietal cells. A Vitamin B deficiency can also cause chronic gastrointestinal discomfort.
What causes Beriberi?
Beriberi is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (Vitamin B1) in the diet. This deficiency can be due to poor dietary intake, alcoholism, or conditions that impair thiamine absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
What are four B vitamins?
Vitamin B complex is a group of water soluble substances. These are: Vitamin B1 is called Thiamine. It's deficiency causes Beriberi desease and Wernicke's encephalopathy. Vitamin B2 is called Riboflavin Vitamin B4 is called Nicotinic acid. It's deficiency leads to Pellagra desease. Vitamin B6 is called Pyridoxine
Pregnant women who are vegans are at risk for a deficiency of which nutrient?
Vitamin B-12. Vitamin B-12 is Only found in meat and dairy products. Strict vegetarians Have to take a vitamin supplement or they will be at risk of a Vitamin B-12 deficiency.
