5 Nutrient Deficiency Diseases: Symptoms, Causes & Prevention

1. Scurvy

* Caused by a deficiency of vitamin C

* Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, bleeding gums, and skin problems

2. Night blindness

* Caused by a deficiency of vitamin A

* Symptoms include difficulty seeing in low light or at night

3. Rickets

* Caused by a deficiency of vitamin D and calcium

* Symptoms include bone pain and weakness, muscle weakness, and growth problems in children

4. Pellagra

* Caused by a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3)

* Symptoms include diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and eventually death

5. Beriberi

* Caused by a deficiency of thiamin (vitamin B1)

* Symptoms include muscle weakness, fatigue, weight loss, and heart problems