http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/Vitamin_deficiency1.asp Vitamins are essential for life and contribute to good health by regulating metabolism and assisting the biochemical processes that release energy from digested foods. Therefore vitamin is required in small amounts (micronutrient), to protect health and for proper growth in humans. en-us 2011-12-10T14:36:10.0000000-07:00 http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_Vitamin_Deficiency.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/Vitamin_deficiency1.asp Vitamin deficiency could lead to more than just musculoskeletal degeneration. A common concern with respect to such deficiencies is an illness called dementia. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/Vitamin_deficiency1.asp 2011-12-10T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Vitamins are essential for life and contribute to good health by regulating metabolism and assisting the biochemical processes that release energy from digested foods. Therefore vitamin is required in small amounts (micronutrient), to protect health and for proper growth in humans. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/vitamins.asp 2011-06-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Vitamin A, D, E and K. They are generally consumed along with fat containing foods. Because they can store in body's fat and they need not be consumed everyday. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/vitamins1.asp 2011-06-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 B vitamins and Vitamin C. These cannot be stored by the body and must be consumed frequently, preferably everyday. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/vitamins2.asp 2011-06-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Just as vitamins are necessary for maintaining various body functions, similarly, minreals and trace elements are required in small amounts for growth and maintenance of health. Various minerals that are required in human body http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/minerals_vitamins.asp 2011-06-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Zinc deficiency was first described in the Middle East. Zinc deficiency is commonly seen in conditions such as chronic diarrhea, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, with chelators as in Thalassemia, patients on total parenteral nutrition (TPN), burns and hemolytic anemia. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/minerals_vitamins1.asp 2011-06-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Copper is a part of several enzymes in the body. It is an antioxidant and plays an important part in the utilization of iron and formation of red blood cells. Copper deficiency is extremely rare and may occur in formula-fed premature babies. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/minerals_vitamins2.asp 2011-06-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Magnesium is a part of bone and teeth and helps to maintain normal function of muscles and nerves. It has been used in treatment of asthma and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) in newborns. Deficiency of magnesium leads to spasm of the muscles (tetany). Deficiency can occur in malnutrition, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and in patients with pancreatic problem. Magnesium deficiency can be diagnosed by measuring the magnesium levels in the blood. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/minerals_vitamins3.asp 2011-06-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 It is part of the enzyme system of the body. Deficiency of selenium leads to heart (cardiomyopathy) and muscle involvement (myopathy). It is particularly seen in Keshan province in China where the soil is deficient in selenium. Excess of selenium causes alopecia, abnormal nails, garlic odor to the breath and fatigue. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/minerals_vitamins4.asp 2011-06-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Minerals are needed for growth and maintenance of body structures. They also help to maintain digestive juices and the fluids found in and around cells. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/minerals.asp 2006-08-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Deficiency of Vitamin C is known as scurvy. Patients with scurvy have bleeding gums, pain in limbs and bleeding from other body sites. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/scurvy_vitamin_c_deficiency.asp 2006-02-15T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Vitamin A is present in foods of animal origin. It is also present in plants, bacteria, algae and fungi. Vitamin A deficiency occurs due to eating a diet with poor Vitamin A content, or due to chronic digestive system problem or due to liver disease. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/vitamin_deficiency.asp 2006-05-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 B complex vitamins are water soluble vitamins http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/B_complex_vitamins.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Thiamine is also known as Anti-beriberi vitamin. Deficiency of thiamine leads to a condition called as Beriberi. Beriberi is of 2 types http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/B_complex_vitamins1.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Deficiency of riboflavin leads to ulcers on the tongue (red fiery tongue) known as glossitis or ulcers over the corners of the mouth and ulcers over the cornea with watering of eyes, intolerance to light and blurring of vision. If the pregnant woman is riboflavin deficient, growth and development of the baby is affected. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/B_complex_vitamins2.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 It is also known as anti pellagra vitamin. Deficiency of niacin is more prevalent in maize eating population. Pellagra is characterized by diarrhea, skin rash and mental deterioration with muscle weakness and loss of memory. Skin rash occurs predominantly in sun-exposed areas such as neck and back of hands leading to pigmented, scaly and cracked skin. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/B_complex_vitamins3.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Dietary deficiency of pyridoxine is rare and deficiency of pyridoxine usually occurs due to genetically inherited absence of an enzyme or secondary to some drugs such as prolonged use of Isoniazid for treatment of TB. Deficiency of pyridoxine leads to irritability, anemia (low hemoglobin), increased hearing, nausea, vomiting, seizures (fits) and wasting or loss of weight. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/B_complex_vitamins4.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Folic acid is essential for formation of red blood cells and its deficiency results in certain type of anemia. Deficiency of folic acid in the pregnant woman has been linked with spina bifida and neurological defect in the baby. Hence, pregnant women should be given folic acid. Folic acid deficiency is seen in rice-eating population. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/B_complex_vitamins5.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Like Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 is also essential for the formation of red blood cells and deficiency of Vitamin B12 leads to certain type of anemia (low hemoglobin). Deficiency of Vitamin B12 can also lead to paralysis and weakness of the limbs due to involvement of the nerves in the spinal cord. Dietary deficiency of Vitamin B12 is rare and is usually seen in children on exclusive vegetarian diet with inadequate intake of milk and plant food. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/Vitamin_deficiency/B_complex_vitamins6.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00