Tag: B vitamin deficiency

November 17, 2025 / Mohammed looti

ALCOHOLIC NEUROPATHY

any of the many neurologic disruptions, such as tiredness and irregular skin senses, such as feeling numb, prickling, and burning, which are incidental to prolonged alcoholism. The signs are comparable to those of beriberi, implying that B-vitamin insufficiency is a possible cause for it. ALCOHOLIC NEUROPATHY: “The pins and needles sensation Tommy often feels is […]

November 14, 2025 / Mohammed looti

PELLAGRA

Introduction and Definition of Pellagra Pellagra is a systemic nutritional disorder resulting from a profound deficiency of the B vitamin nicotinic acid, commonly known as niacin or Vitamin B3, or its precursor amino acid, tryptophan. This deficiency leads to widespread cellular dysfunction, particularly affecting tissues with high turnover rates, such as the skin, the gastrointestinal […]