Beri- Ber
Definition
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 heart failure.
Symptoms
 shortness of breath during physical
activity
 waking up short of breath
 rapid heart rate
 swollen lower legs
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Prickets
Definition
 a deficiency disease that affects the young
during the period of skeletal growth, is
characterized especially by soft and
deformed bones, and is caused by failure to
assimilate and use calcium and phosphorus
normally due to inadequate sunlight or
vitamin D.
Symptoms
 Delayed growth
 Delayed motor skills
 Pain in the spine, pelvis and legs
 Muscle weakness
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Night Blindiness
Definition
inability or a reduced ability to see in dim li
ght; the eyes not only see more poorly in di
m light, but are slower to adjust from bright
ness to dimness. Called also nyctalopia.
Symptoms
Abnormal trouble adapting to the dark while
driving at night. Blurry vision when driving
in the dark. Difficulty seeing in places with
dim lighting, like your house or a movie
theater. Excessive squinting at night.
Trouble adjusting from bright areas to
darker ones.
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Scurvy
Definition
Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of
vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Early symptoms
of deficiency include weakness, feeling
tired, and sore arms and legs. Without
treatment, decreased red blood cells, gum
disease, changes to hair, and bleeding from
the skin may occur.
Symptoms
Vitamin C plays many different roles in the
body. A deficiency in the vitamin causes
widespread symptoms.
Typically signs of scurvy begin after at least
four weeks of severe, continual vitamin C
deficiency. Generally, however, it takes
three months or more for symptoms to
develop
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 Name: Ivan Melendez

Class: STD 3

Date: 3/03/20

School: Santa Cruz Government School