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  2. Thiamine deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Thiamine deficiency is a medical condition of low levels of thiamine (vitamin B 1). [1] A severe and chronic form is known as beriberi. [1] [7] The name beriberi was possibly borrowed in the 18th century from the Sinhalese phrase බැරි බැරි (bæri bæri, “I cannot, I cannot”), owing to the weakness caused by the condition.

  3. Wernicke encephalopathy - Wikipedia

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    In the last stage other symptoms may occur: hyperthermia, increased muscle tone, spastic paralysis, choreic dyskinesias and coma. [citation needed] Because of the frequent involvement of heart, eyes and peripheral nervous system, several authors prefer to call it Wernicke disease rather than simply encephalopathy. [4] [36]

  4. Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is the combined presence of Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) and alcoholic Korsakoff syndrome (AKS [clarification needed]).Due to the close relationship between these two disorders, people with either are usually diagnosed with WKS as a single syndrome.

  5. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to ... - AOL

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    Many people with early coronary artery disease don’t have any symptoms. If your heart doesn’t get enough oxygen, you might develop chest pain (angina). When the blood flow to your heart is ...

  6. Hypoesthesia - Wikipedia

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    A patient experiencing symptoms of hypoesthesia is often asked a series of questions to pinpoint the location and severity of the sensory disruption. A physical examination may follow where a doctor may tap lightly on the skin to determine how much feeling is present. Depending upon the location of the symptoms occurring, a doctor may recommend ...

  7. Pellagra - Wikipedia

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    Pellagra is a disease caused by a lack of the vitamin niacin (vitamin B 3). [2] Symptoms include inflamed skin, diarrhea, dementia, and sores in the mouth. [1] Areas of the skin exposed to friction and radiation are typically affected first. [1] Over time affected skin may become darker, stiffen, peel, or bleed. [1] [3]

  8. 'Bleeding Eye' Virus Sparks Travel Warning and Worldwide ...

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    Symptoms include “sensitivity to light, dizziness, pain behind the eyes, nausea, vomiting, and rash,” the CDC says, while more serious disease includes meningitis, encephalitis, and bleeding.

  9. Baby Has $5 Million Surgery to Remove Left Side of Brain at ...

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    Related: Mom Noticed Her Toddler Was Acting Strange.Days Later, She Found Out It Was Stage 4 Cancer (Exclusive) From there, things began to get worse. Andalusia recalls seeing Caper’s eye twitch ...