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The major symptoms of pellagra include dermatitis, dementia (loss of intellectual functions) and diarrhea. Pellagra means rough skin in Italian and it was named because of the characteristic roughened skin of people who have the disease.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoRedness and swelling of the mouth, tongue and sometimes vagina, diarrhea, skin rash, abdominal pain and bloating occur, with nausea and vomiting, and bloody diarrhea to follow.
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What are ten deficiency diseases and their symptoms?
Pellagra Scurvy Rickets Kwashiorkor Marasmus Beriberi Goiter Tetany Osteoporosis Keshawn diseases Are the ten diseases, but symptoms search in the google.
How do you cure pellagra?
Pellagra can be cured by taking nicotinamide. The nicotinamide can be found in pill form and will reverse the condition of pellagra.
How is pellagra diagnosed?
Diagnosis is based on the patient's symptoms and information about their diet. When this information points to niacin deficiency, replacement is started. There are no chemical tests available.
What evidence did Dr.Goldberger conclude about pellagra?
he knew in the south every had pellagra
Is pellegra an infectious disease?
Pellagra is not an infectious disease. Pellagra is a nutritional deficiency disease.
What are the mental symptoms of pellagra?
Inability to sleep (insomnia), fatigue, and a sense of disconnected-ness (apathy). These mental changes progress to memory loss, confusion, depression, and hallucinations.
What were the symptoms of pellegra?
pellagra had effects like rough skin and butterfly shaped red marks also it made people become confused then insane last they would die,
What is the prognosis of pellagra?
Untreated pellagra will continue progressing over the course of several years, and is ultimately fatal.
What is the cause of primary pellagra?
Primary pellagra results when the diet is extremely deficient in niacin-rich foods.
What did dr.goldberger do provide evidence of the relationship between pellagra and nutrition?
Dr.Goldberger did an experiment to see what caused pellagra
What did dr.Goldberger do to provide evidence of the relationship between pellagra and nutrition?
Dr.Goldberger did an experiment to see what caused pellagra
What are the 4 D's of pellagra?
The 4 D's of pellagra are dermatitis (skin rash), diarrhea, dementia (mental confusion), and ultimately death if left untreated. Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) in the diet.
