Beriberi Vitamins and Minerals Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders

Beriberi

Beriberi, ailment caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine), the symptoms of which may include weight loss, emotional disturbances, impaired sensory perception, weakness, and periods of irregular heartbeat. "Beriberi," Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 2000. © 1993-1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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• - A look at the first case reported of this disease back in 1642.
  
• - Overview of this vitamin deficiency disease, caused by a lack of vitamin B1-thiamine.
  
• - Explains what the disorder is, the causes, symptoms, signs, lab results, diagnosis and x-ray results.
  
  

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