3 important Signs and Symptoms of Pellagra
Pellagra has been called the disease of the 4 D’s-dermatitis (skin disease), diarrhea, dementia (failure to maintain normal mental state) and death.
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What are the Symptoms of Ariboflavinosis?
Early symptoms are characterized by cheilosis (lesions of the lips and the angles of the mouth), angular stomatitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth), glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), and seborrheic dermatitis.
4 usual Symptoms of Thiamine Deficiency
Thiamine deficiency may also cause defects in the myocardium. The heart may show dilatation and enlargement, especially on the right side.
9 important symptoms of vitamin A deficiency
The early symptoms start with itching, burning and inflammation of eyelids followed by various eye conditions.
Notes on the symptoms, prevention and treatment of AIDS
AIDS, an acronym for the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, is a fatal illness caused by a retrovirus known as the Human-immune-Deficiency (HIV) which breaks down the body's immune system.
Notes on the symptoms, prevention and treatment of Chicken Pox (Vericella)
It is a contagious disease that appears in epidemic form. The causative organism is a filterable virus. Usually it occurs during the month of October and November.
Notes on the symptoms, prevention and treatment of Filaria
Filaria is also an infectious disease caused by the bite of culex mosquito. It can happen to any person. The causative organism is a Nematode known as 'Wuchereria (filaria) bancrofti' these is small thread-like worms found in the blood of a person suffering from the disease.
Notes on the symptoms, prevention and treatment of Malaria
Malaria is a widely prevalent disease in India. It makes the person weak as frequent attacks of malaria destroy the RBC's in blood. As a result, it makes the person anemic and prone to other infections. Generally malaria occurs due to two types of organisms.
Notes on the symptoms, prevention and treatment of Tetanus (Lock jaw)
The first indications of the trouble are irritability and restlessness with headache and chills. Gradually the neck becomes stiff and there is difficulty in chewing and swallowing.
Notes on the symptoms, prevention and treatment of Whopping Cough (Pertussis)
It is an acute infectious disease common among the young children in our country it occurs endemically and epidemically.