Vitamin A Deficiency - Medtick
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Vitamin A Deficiency

What is it?

When one has lack of Vitamin A in their body.

 

  • Keratomalacia [with dry, “foamy,” silver-gray deposits (Bitot spots) may appear on the delicate membranes covering the whites of the eyes)]

Diseases causing deficiency

Treatments

  • Intestinal (duodenal) bypass

Syndromes

Signs and Symptoms of deficiency

  • Liver deficiency-Causing rash
  • Night blindness -Causing dark eyes
  • Xerophthalmia- Eyes fail to produce tears
  • Bitot’s spots- White oval, triangular spots in eyes (due to eye dryness)
  • Dry, scaling and thickening of skin
  • Respiratory symptoms- Coughing, wheezing, short of breath

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to complications especially with:

This condition has been associated with:

Foods highest in preformed vitamin A are:

  • Egg yolks
  • Beef liver
  • Liverwurst
  • Butter
  • Cod liver oil
  • Chicken liver
  • Salmon
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Liver sausage
  • King mackerel
  • Trout

Foods high in provitamin A carotenoids like beta-carotene include:

  • Sweet potatoes
  • Pumpkin
  • Carrots
  • Kale
  • Spinach
  • Dandelion greens
  • Cabbage
  • Swiss chard
  • Red peppers
  • Collard greens
  • Parsley
  • Butternut squash

Healthline

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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