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- What is beri beri?
- Symptoms of beri beri
- Causes of beri beri
- Prevention of beri beri
- Risk factors for beri beri
- Complications of beri beri
- When to see a doctor about beri beri
- Diagnosis of beri beri
- Conventional treatment of beri beri
- Alternative/complementary treatment of beri beri
- Living with beri beri
- Caring for someone with beri beri
General symptoms of dry beri beri, which are normally easily reversible with vitamin B1 (thiamin) supplementation are:
- Abdominal pain or nausea
- Difficulty walking
- Irritability
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of feeling (sensation) in hands and feet
- Mental confusion/speech difficulties
- Muscle damage with loss of muscle function of the lower legs
- Eodema (fluid retention)
- Poor concentration
- Severe muscle aches and pains
- Strange eye movements (nystagmus)
- Tingling in the limbs
- Vomiting
Later symptoms of dry beri beri, which may not be reversible are:
- Foot and hand paralysis
- Peripheral neuritis
- Coma
- Death
General symptoms of wet beri beri, which are normally easily reversible with vitamin B1 (thiamin) supplementation are:
- Enlarged heart (which is related to congestive heart failure)
- Increased heart rate
- Lung congestion
- Shortness of breath with activity
- Swelling of the lower legs
- Waking up at night short of breath
Later symptoms of wet beri beri, when symptoms may not be reversible are:
- Heart disease (cardiomyopathy)
- Coma
- Death
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< 1: what is beri beri 3: causes > Last reviewed: 3 January 2009 || Last updated: 21 January 2010
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
