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Symptoms of Vitamin B Deficiency

Comments: 0December 29th, 2011 by admin



Vitamin B Family

Vitamin B is a large group of water-soluble vitamins that are all part of the Vitamin group complex. Each vitamin in the Vitamin B family has a purpose or role in our bodies. To fully understand the family, it’s important to know what Vitamins all belong in this group in addition to any other names that are used to refer to them.

Vitamin B1 is also called Thiamine. Vitamin B2 is called Riboflavin. Vitamin B3 is called Niacin, which includes nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. Vitamin B5 is called Pantothenic acid. Vitamin B6 is Pyridoxine. Vitamin B7 is called Vitamin H or Biotin. Vitamin B9 is also called Vitamin M, Vitamin B-c or Folic Acid. Vitamin B12 is called cobalamin. Each of these different vitamins is important in their own right. Without the adequate amount of these on a daily basis, you can develop a Vitamin B deficiency.

Vitamin B Deficiencies

Vitamin B1 deficiency will cause beriberi, which is a disease affecting the nervous system. Symptoms of beriberi are weight loss, weakness and pain in the limbs, emotional disturbances, impaired sensory perception, and edema. Hearth failure or death may occur in the later stages of beriberi. Chronic thiamine deficiency can cause Korsakoff’s syndrome, a incurable psychosis with symptoms of amnesia and false memory. Deficiencies of Vitamin B2 can cause ariboflavinosis, which will have symptoms of cracked lips, inflammation of the tongue, sensitivity to sunlight, seborrheic dermatitis, pseudo-syphilis affecting the mouth and scrotum.

Vitamin B3 deficiency, when combined with a tryptophan deficiency, can cause pellagra. Symptoms of pellagra are dermatitis, aggression, insomnia, mental confusion, weakness and diarrhea. In severe cases, dementia and death may occur. Deficiency of Vitamin B5 can result in acne and paresthesia. Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause anemia, dermatitis, depression, high blood pressure and water retention. Vitamin B7 deficiency doesn’t have any specific symptoms but can cause impaired growth in infants as well as neurological disorders. Deficiencies in Vitamin B9 can cause macrocytic anemia. In pregnant women, it may cause birth defects. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause macrocytic anemia, memory loss, elevated homocysteine and other cognitive deficits.

It’s important to realize that any of these symptoms can be caused by numerous other factors. If you have concerns, see your doctor before you make any assumptions that may be harmful to your health.

Vitamin B Sources

In addition to dietary supplements of Vitamin B, many food sources are rich in this vitamin. Some of the natural sources are potatoes, lentils, bananas, liver oil, chili peppers, turkey, liver, molasses, tuna and brewer’s yeast. You may also find many energy drinks that are fortified with Vitamin B.

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4 Negative Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Comments: 0August 9th, 2010 by admin



Vitamins are vital for your health and help your body perform a number of essential functions. Despite this many people do not consume enough of them on a daily basis which is largely down to poor dietary choices. In this article I am going to discuss this topic in greater detail by outlining four negative vitamin deficiency symptoms.

1) BLOOD PROBLEMS:- A lack of vitamin B9, B12 and E can cause various types of anemia to develop. A vitamin B9 deficiency can cause macrocytic anemia (a condition where your body produces fewer, larger red blood cells). Not getting enough vitamin B12 can lead to pernicious anemia (a type of anemia that has similar characteristics to macrocytic anemia). A lack of vitamin E causes hemolytic anemia (a condition where your blood cells become very delicate and are destroyed faster than your body can produce them).

2) BONE PROBLEMS:- Being deficient in vitamin D and K can lead to various bone related problems. A vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets and osteomalacia (two conditions which cause your bones to become soft and bend, swell and fracture more easily). Not getting enough vitamin K can lead to osteoporosis (a condition where your bones density is reduced meaning that they are more likely to fracture).

3) SKIN PROBLEMS:- Not getting enough vitamin B2, B6, B7 or E can cause a variety of skin problem. A vitamin B2 deficiency can make your skin become dry, greasy or scaly. A lack of vitamin B6 can make your lips crack. Not getting enough vitamin B7 can lead to the development of dry skin, rashes and even fungal infections. Not consuming enough vitamin E can cause age spots (brown pigmentations on the skin) to develop.

4) VISION PROBLEMS:- A vitamin A deficiency can cause damage to your eyes which ultimately leads to problems with your vision. In most cases night blindness (a condition that makes it very difficult to see in dim light) is the first symptom of vitamin A deficiency. However, if left untreated night blindness can develop into full blindness.

As you can see there are many unpleasant vitamin deficiency symptoms. Without vitamins your body cannot function properly and as a result cell production starts to suffer. This then affects your blood, your bones, your skin and more. To avoid this you need to make sure you are consuming enough of each of the thirteen vitamins. Take a look at your current diet and see which vitamins you are not consuming enough of. Then address the balance by incorporating some new foods into your diet. This will ensure that you avoid all the negative vitamin deficiency symptoms discussed this article whilst enjoying the full benefits that the thirteen vitamins can provide.

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What is Aplastic Anemia? – Its Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Comments: 0January 1st, 2010 by admin



When your body stops producing enough new blood cells you may have Aplastic Anemia. Aplastic Anemia can happen to anyone at any age and is a serious condition. Bone marrow requires a sufficient number of cells to be able to replenish blood cells effectively. When marrow is not functioning as it should be this is called ‘Aplastic’.

Anemia refers to a low blood cell count. In individuals that have a reduction in red blood cell concentration in their blood would be diagnosed with Anemia. On the other hand, in Aplastic Anemia all three blood cell types are affected, they have a lower count of platelets along with lower counts of red and white blood cells.

Causes of the Condition

Bones marrow has a function that is very critical. It contains stem cells that produce red cells, white cells and platelets. If something ends up damaging your bone marrow then Aplastic anemia will develop. Exposure to toxic chemicals can cause damage resulting in Aplastic anemia.

Exposure to a chemical known as benzene, found in gasoline, is the main cause of the aplastic anemia, although researchers have found that it can differ depending on the patient. Leukemia can develop as a result of people being exposed to benzene and they do not even know it. Drugs, dyes, gasoline and certain synthetic rubbers contain benzene also.

Symptoms and Treatment

There are several symptoms that go along with Aplastic anemia. Some of the conditions are mentioned below:

* Excessive bruising

* Extremely pale skin tone

* Higher risk of infection

* Fatigue

Without treatment, the condition can be fatal. Patients are given medicine on a daily basis by their doctors to suppress the immune system from attacking cells in your bone marrow. There have been many cases where patients have been given a bone marrow transplant because it is seen as a possible cure.

If you feel you may have been around benzene you need to contact an experienced lawyer that knows your rights and will guide you in the right direction. You may be suffering from Aplastic anemia and a lawyer can help you.

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