Beriberi
Definition
Beriberi is a disease in which the body does not have enough thiamine (vitamin B1).
Symptoms
Symptoms of dry beriberi include:
* Difficulty walking
* Loss of feeling (sensation) in hands and feet
* Loss of muscle function or paralysis of the lower legs
* Mental confusion/speech difficulties
* Pain
* Strange eye movements (nystagmus)
* Tingling
* Vomiting
Symptoms of wet beriberi include:
* Awakening at night short of breath
* Increased heart rate
* Shortness of breath with activity
* Swelling of the lower legs
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