Shyam is suffering from Beriberi. This is because he has a deficiency of ________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Vitamin B
Vitamin B deficiency can cause diseases such as beriberi(Vitamin B1 deficient), pellagra or anaemia. People who are vitamin B deficient may feel tired, numbness or weak .Styles
Other symptoms.
- numbness or tingling in their hands and feet.
- weakened muscles and slow reflexes.
- 'shakiness' when walking or difficulty keeping balance.
- Experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
- Not feeling as hungry as usual.
- Weight loss.
- Having a sore mouth or tongue.
- Having yellowish skin.
Additional Information-
| Vitamin A | Vitamin A deficiency can cause blindness. It can also increase the risk of serious, sometimes fatal, infections. Symptoms include night blindness,(Xeropthalmia) dry skin and frequent infections. | |
| Vitamin K | significant bleeding, poor bone development, osteoporosis, and increased cardiovascular disease. | |
| Vitamin C | Scurvy, causes bruising, gum and dental problems, dry hair and skin, and anemia. |