Introduction
Deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals can lead to various health issues. This table summarizes the most common deficiency diseases asked in competitive exams.
Main Content
| Nutrient | Deficiency Disease / Symptoms |
|---|---|
| Vitamin 'A' | Night Blindness, Dry Eyes |
| Vitamin 'B1' (Thiamine) | Beriberi |
| Vitamin 'B2' (Riboflavin) | Mouth and tongue sores, cracked lips |
| Vitamin 'B12' | Anemia, Nervous system problems |
| Vitamin 'C' | Scurvy (bleeding gums), slow wound healing |
| Vitamin 'D' | Rickets (soft/bent bones), Osteomalacia |
| Vitamin 'E' | Reduced fertility, muscle weakness |
| Vitamin 'K' | Excessive bleeding (blood doesn't clot) |
| Iodine | Goitre, mental retardation |
| Iron | Anemia, quick fatigue |
| Calcium | Weak bones and teeth, Osteoporosis |
| Fluorine | Dental Caries (tooth decay) |
Key Takeaways
- Vitamin A deficiency is the primary cause of night blindness.
- Scurvy is caused by a lack of Vitamin C, leading to bleeding gums.
- Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting; its absence causes excessive bleeding.
- Iodine deficiency leads to Goitre and can cause mental retardation.
What to Avoid
- Do not confuse Vitamin B1 (Beriberi) with Vitamin B12 (Anemia).
- Do not mistake Rickets (Vitamin D) for Scurvy (Vitamin C).
- Avoid confusing Iron deficiency anemia with Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia; though both cause anemia, their specific symptoms differ.
FAQ
Q1: Which vitamin deficiency causes Rickets? Vitamin D deficiency causes Rickets in children and Osteomalacia in adults.
Q2: What happens if there is a deficiency of Vitamin K? Deficiency of Vitamin K prevents blood from clotting properly, leading to excessive bleeding during injuries.
Q3: Which mineral deficiency causes Dental Caries? Deficiency of Fluorine leads to Dental Caries (tooth decay).
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