UNIVERSIDADE CATOLICA DE MOÇAMBIQUE

FACULDADE DE CIENCIAS DE SAUDE

PROPEDEUTIC YEAR
INGLISH CLASS C

– MANILA ARTUR JOAO SANDE

15/03/2021
BERIBERI
 WHAT IS BERIBERI
 Beriberi is a disease caused by a vitamin B-1 deficiency
also know as thiamine deficiency.
 WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF
BEBIBERI
 Shortness of breath during physical activity
 Waking short of breath

 Rapid heart rate

 Swollen lower legs

 Vomiting

 Mental confusion
WHAT CAUSES BERIBERI
 The main cause of beriberi is diet low in thiamine .The
disease is very rare in regions whit access to vitamin –
enriched foods,such as certain breakfast cereals and
breads
 WHO IS AT RISK
 Are in isk people with
 Generic beriberi

 Hyperthroidism

 Extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

 AIDS

 Prolonged diarrhea or use of diuretics

 HOW IS BERIBERI DIAGNOSED
 You will need a series of mediacal tests to determine
whether or not you have beriberi .
 Blood and urine test will measure the levels of thiamine
in your body.
 HOW IS BERIBERI TREATED

 Beriberi is easily with thimine supplements .Your doctor

may prescrib a thiamine shot or pill
 HOW TO PREVENT BERIBERI
 To prevent prevent beriberi , eat a healthy balanced diet
that includes foods rich in thiamine .These includes
 Beans and legumes

 Seeds

 Meat

 Fish

 Whole grains,nuts and dairy

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