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Niacin deficiency [pellagra]
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Niacin deficiency [pellagra]
Symptoms
Causes
Diagnosis
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Symptoms of Niacin deficiency [pellagra]
The following features are indicative of Niacin deficiency [pellagra]:
diarrhoea
dermatitis
dementia
poor appetite
abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting
apathy
slight depression
malnutrition
headache
confusion
irritability
restlessness
anxiety
tremor
delusions
disorientation
psychosis
dusky brown-red skin colouration
symmetrical rashes
itching
a burning sensation
thick skin
hard skin
scaly skin
bleeding
lesions anywhere on body
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Common Causes of Niacin deficiency [pellagra]
The following are the most common causes of Niacin deficiency [pellagra]:
inadequate niacin in diet
inadequate tryptophan in the diet
chronic alcoholism
prolonged diarrhoea
gastrointestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis
liver cirrhosis
carcinoid tumours
Hartnup disease (tryptophan metabolism disorder)
Prevention of Niacin deficiency [pellagra]
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Niacin deficiency [pellagra]. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid alcohol consumption
nutritional education
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Niacin deficiency [pellagra]
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Niacin deficiency [pellagra]:
Urine test: To test for niacin metabolites
Complications of Niacin deficiency [pellagra] if untreated
It is not know if Niacin deficiency [pellagra] causes complications if left untreated.
Self-care for Niacin deficiency [pellagra]
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Niacin deficiency [pellagra]:
High protein diet: Take protein rich diet to treat pellagra
Sun protection: Wear full covering clothes and use sunscreens for protection from sun
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