University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
Views:

74

Pages:

2
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Mixed Nutrient Deficiencies Zinc Deficiency • • Causes - Diet - Crohn’s disease - Alcohol Clinical findings - Immune dysfunction - Impaired wound healing - Alopecia - Vomiting - Diarrhea Calcium • • Causes - Diet - Medications - Genetic factors Clinical features - Muscle cramps - Depression - Confusion or memory loss - Weak and brittle nails Magnesium • • Causes - Poor diet - Kidney problems - Long term use of diuretics - Malabsorption Clinical features - Loss of appetite - Shaking - Pins and needles - Sleepiness - Nausea and vomiting Copper • Causes - Poor diet - Surgery • - Malabsorption Clinical features - Fatigue and weakness - Weak and brittle bones - Issues with memory and learning - Pale skin - Increased cold sensitivity - Vision loss Sodium • • Causes - Diet - Medications - Heart, kidney and liver problems - Hormonal changes - Drinking too much water Clinical Features - Nausea and vomiting - Headache - Confusion - Loss of energy, fatigue and drowsiness Potassium • • Causes - Diet - Alcohol - Diabetic ketoacidosis - Excess sweating - Folic acid deficiency Clinical features - Weakness - Fatigue - Muscle cramps - Confusion - Increased urination