Vitamin e deficiency
Vitamin E Deficiency
Vitamin E deficiency is a rare condition that occurs when your body doesn't have enough of the essential vitamin E.
Pronunciation
Vitamin E deficiency is pronounced as "vai-tuh-min E dih-fish-uhn-see".
Etymology
The term "Vitamin E deficiency" is derived from the English language. "Vitamin" is derived from the Latin word "vita" meaning "life" and "amine" from the Greek word "amino". The term "deficiency" is derived from the Latin word "deficere" meaning "to lack".
Definition
Vitamin E deficiency is a condition that occurs when there is insufficient Vitamin E in the body. This can lead to neurological problems due to poor nerve conduction. Infants who are born prematurely or with a low birth weight are at risk of vitamin E deficiency.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Vitamin E deficiency may include:
- Muscle weakness
- Vision problems
- Immune system problems
- Numbness and tingling (peripheral neuropathy)
Causes
Vitamin E deficiency is usually caused by a diet lacking in vitamin E, certain genetic disorders, or problems with digesting or absorbing food.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Vitamin E deficiency is typically based on a blood test that measures the amount of vitamin E in your blood.
Treatment
Treatment for Vitamin E deficiency typically involves dietary changes or supplements to increase the level of vitamin E in the body.
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