What are the symptoms of vitamin B1 deficiency?
Disease description:
Recently, my child has been experiencing loss of appetite, frequent colds, and increased eye discharge. I'm wondering if this could be due to a vitamin deficiency—I'm not entirely sure myself. I suspect it might be a deficiency in vitamin B1. Therefore, I would like to know: what are the symptoms of vitamin B1 deficiency?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The symptoms of vitamin B1 deficiency are multifaceted and can primarily be summarized as follows:
1. Neurological symptoms: One of the most typical symptoms of vitamin B1 deficiency is beriberi,表现为四肢无力、感觉异常、肌肉萎缩和反射减弱等。 In severe cases, heart failure may also occur.
2. Cardiovascular symptoms: Vitamin B1 deficiency may impair heart function, causing symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and even congestive heart failure.
3. Digestive system symptoms: Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea.
4. Mental symptoms: Memory loss, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, depression, anxiety, and so on. In extreme cases, long-term vitamin B1 deficiency can lead to Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, a severe mental disorder including short-term memory loss and disorientation.
If symptoms of vitamin B1 deficiency are present, prompt medical attention is recommended.
