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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
When to see a doctor about beri beri
People who have any of the symptoms associated with beri beri need to see their doctor to have a blood test in order to confirm (or rule out) beri beri.
People with an existing vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency, need to see their doctor on a regular basis in order to have regular blood tests to monitor their vitamin B1 (thiamine) levels to determine the response to treatment for beri beri - whether or not it has been successful in improving vitamin B1 (thiamin) levels.
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< 6: complications 8: diagnosis > 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.
