Beriberi

Beriberi :

• vitamin B1 /thiamin deficiency

Clinical Features:

• 1)Difficulty walking.
• 2)Loss of feeling (sensation) in hands and feet.
• 3)Loss of muscle function or paralysis of the 4)lower legs.
• 5)Mental confusion/speech difficulties.
• 6)Strange eye movements (nystagmus)
• 7)Tingling.
• 8)Vomiting.

Investigations:

• 1)Blood test for thiamine 
  

Rx: 

Inj.Neurovit(vitamin B1) ( 25 mg/ml)

• 1 amp I/V.... Daily for .........5 days

Then 

Tab.Neurovit( 100mg)

• 0+1+0..........2-3 months

Advice: 

• Vitamin B1 rich food