Beriberi
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Beriberi Risk Factors
Risk factors for beriberi include:
Alcoholism
Fad diets
High carbohydrate intake
Malnutrition
Renal dialysis
Thyrotoxicosis
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Beriberi Symptoms
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Congestive heart failure
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Numbness of both legs
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Fatigue
Foot numbness (both feet)
Generalized weakness
Leg numbness (bilateral)
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Last Updated: Oct 29, 2007
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Beriberi References:
Diamond I, Messing RO: Neurologic effects of alcoholism. West J Med 1994 Sep; 161(3): 279-87.
Donnino M. Gastrointestinal beriberi: a previously unrecognized syndrome. Ann Intern Med. 2004 Dec 7;141(11):898-9.
Fletcher RH, Fairfield KM. Vitamins for chronic disease prevention in adults: clinical applications. JAMA. 2002 Jun 19;287(23):3127-9.
