A Case of Beriberi Because of Continuous Rice-soup Feeding during One and Half Years / 대한소아소화기영양학회지
Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
;
: 264-267, 2004.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-127793
ABSTRACT
Beriberi, which is caused by thiamin deficiency, is a rare disease in recent years. But it has been described in the Eastern literature as far back as the 17th century. Early symptoms are fatigue, apathy, irritability, drowsiness, anorexia, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Signs and symptoms of progression are peripheral neuritis, paresthesia, decreased tendon reflex and congestive heart failure. Thiamin deficiency remains as an important health care issue in many world population, specially in AIDS, pregnancy women and TPN associated patients. The best diagnostic test is assessing clinical response to administration of thiamin. We have experienced a case of Beriberi caused by continuous rice-soup feeding during one and half years in a 7-year-old boy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Paresthesia
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Reflex, Stretch
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Sleep Stages
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Vomiting
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Beriberi
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Anorexia
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Abdominal Pain
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Delivery of Health Care
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Rare Diseases
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Diagnostic Tests, Routine
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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