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- What is pellagra?
- Symptoms of pellagra
- Causes of pellagra
- Prevention of pellagra
- Risk factors for pellagra
- Complications of pellagra
- When to see a doctor about pellagra
- Diagnosis of pellagra
- Conventional treatment of pellagra
- Alternative/complementary treatment of pellagra
- Living with pellagra
- Caring for someone with pellagra
When to see a doctor about pellagra
People who are in any of the groups at risk of deficiency of vitamin B3 (niacin) should consult with their medical doctor in order to have a simple blood test that can diagnose and confirm (or rule out) pellagra.
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People who have existing pellagra and who are being treated at home (through supplementation) need to visit their doctor for a check-up after completing the vitamin B3 (niacin) supplements to determine if blood levels have returned to normal and deficiency is no longer present.
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< 6: complications 8: diagnosis > Last reviewed: 18 February 2009 || Last updated: 24 February 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.
