Beriberi is a disease caused by a vitamin B-1 deficiency, also known as thiamine deficiency. There are two types of the disease: wet beriberi and dry beriberi. Wet beriberi affects the heart and circulatory system. In extreme cases, wet beriberi can cause. Dry beriberi damages the nerves and can lead to decreased muscle strength and eventually,.

Beriberi can be life-threatening if it isn’t treated. If you have access to foods rich in thiamine, your chances of developing beriberi are low. Today, beriberi mostly occurs in people with an. Beriberi from other causes are rare in the United States. Still, the disease can be seen in women who have extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (), in people with AIDS, and after bariatric surgery. The symptoms of beriberi vary depending on the type. Wet beriberi symptoms include: • • waking up short of breath • • Dry beriberi symptoms include: •, particularly in the lower legs • tingling or loss of feeling in the feet and hands • pain • mental confusion • difficulty speaking • • • In extreme cases, beriberi is associated with.

Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are two forms of brain damage caused by thiamine deficiency. Wernicke encephalopathy damages regions of the brain called the thalamus and hypothalamus. This condition can cause: • • • • visual problems such as rapid eye movement and Korsakoff syndrome is the result of permanent damage to the region of the brain where memories form. It can cause: • loss of memory • inability to form new memories •. Other factors may cause thiamine deficiency, as well. These include: •, which can make it hard for your body to absorb and store thiamine • genetic beriberi, a rare condition that prevents the body from absorbing thiamine • (overactive thyroid gland) • extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy • bariatric surgery • • prolonged diarrhea or use of (medication that makes you urinate more) • undergoing Breastfeeding mothers need daily thiamine in their diet.

Infants drinking breast milk or formula low in thiamine are at risk for thiamine deficiency. You will need a series of medical tests to determine whether or not you have beriberi. Blood and urine tests will measure the levels of thiamine in your body. If your body has trouble absorbing thiamine, you will have a low concentration of thiamine in your blood and a high concentration in your urine. Doctors will also perform a neurological exam to look for lack of coordination,,, and weak reflexes. People with later stages of beriberi will show memory loss, confusion, or delusions.

Arhitekturnij shrift. A physical exam will alert your doctor to any heart problems. Rapid heartbeat, swelling of the lower legs, and difficulty breathing are all symptoms of beriberi. To prevent beriberi, eat a healthy, balanced diet that includes foods rich in thiamine. These include: • and • seeds • meat • fish • • • • certain vegetables, such as asparagus, acorn squash,, spinach, and beet greens • breakfast cereals that are enriched with thiamine Cooking or processing any of the foods listed above decreases their thiamine content. If you give your infant formula, you should also check that it contains enough thiamine. Always be sure to purchase infant formula from a reliable source. Limiting alcohol consumption will reduce your risk of developing beriberi.

Anyone who abuses alcohol should be checked routinely for a B-1 vitamin deficiency. If beriberi is caught and treated early, the outlook is good. Nerve and heart damage from beriberi is usually reversible when it’s caught in the early stages. Recovery is often quick once you begin treatment. If beriberi progresses to Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, the outlook is poor.

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While treatment can control symptoms of Wernicke encephalopathy, brain damage from Korsakoff syndrome is often permanent. Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet is important for your health. Talk to your doctor if you think you are showing signs of a thiamine deficiency or if you need advice on how to get the nutrients you need.