Question

Describe the symptoms of the following diseases.

a. Beriberi
b. Scurvy
c. Goitre​

Answer 1

Answer:

beriberi - muscle weakness, problems with coordination, or loss of muscle.Enlarged heart or fast heart rate.Peripheral neuropathy, limb, loss of appetite, sensation of pins and needles, shortness of breath, or swelling in extremities.

scurvy - in the muscles.Fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, or mailase.Bleeding gums or tooth loss. Rashes or red spots.Bruising, coiled hair, failure to thrive, irritability, muscle weakness, swollen gums, or weight loss

goitre - lump or swelling.Coughing, fast heart rate, inability to tolerate heat, shortness of breath, throat tightness, underactive thyroid, or weight gain

Answer 2

Answer:

a. Difficulty walking.

   Loss of feeling (sensation) in hands and feet.

   Loss of muscle function or paralysis of the lower legs.

   Mental confusion/speech difficulties.

   Pain.

   Strange eye movements (nystagmus)

   Tingling.

   Vomiting.

b. Swollen, spongy and purplish gums that are prone to bleeding.

   Loose teeth.

   Bulging eyes (proptosis)

   Bleeding into the skin (severe and easy bruising)

   Scaly, dry and brownish skin.

   Very dry hair that curls and breaks off close to the skin.

c. Coughing.

   A tight feeling in your throat.

   Changes to your voice, such as hoarseness.

   Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)

   Difficulty breathing – there may be a high-pitched sound when you breathe.

Hope this answer helps you.