Nutritional Deficiencies
Medical Review
Overview of Nutritional Deficiencies
Nutritional deficiency is a condition where the body lacks many different vitamins and minerals which are essential for the development of the body. These nutritions aren’t produced by the bodies but obtained through the diet.
Signs and Symptoms of Nutritional Deficiencies
Pallor or pale skin, Fatigue, Weakness, Trouble breathing, Unusual food cravings, Hair loss, Periods of lightheadedness, Constipation, Sleepiness, Heart palpitations, Feeling faint or fainting, Depression, Yingling and numbness of the joints, Menstrual issues such as missed periods or very heavy cycles, Poor concentration
Common Causes of Nutritional Deficiencies
Malnutrition, Starvation
Risk Factors of Nutritional Deficiencies
Refugees, Endocrine/ Metabolic/ and Nutritional Diseases, Inflammatory bowel disease
Investigation Techniques for Nutritional Deficiencies
Blood tests, Complete blood count (CBC), Blood urea and serum electrolytes
Treatment and Prevention of Nutritional Deficiencies
Dietary changes, Supplements, Parenteral administration



