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THE DESIGN LADDER A Step-way to your Dream Design College. Deficiencies & Diseases A deficiency disease can be defined as a disease that is caused by the lack of essential nutrients or dietary elements such as vitamins and minerals in the human body. www.thedesign...

THE DESIGN LADDER A Step-way to your Dream Design College. Deficiencies & Diseases A deficiency disease can be defined as a disease that is caused by the lack of essential nutrients or dietary elements such as vitamins and minerals in the human body. www.thedesignladder.com  Anaemia Deficiency of: IRON SYMPTOMS Fatigue Skin pallor Shortness of breath Dizziness Fast heartbeat Reduced RBCs in the blood. Goiter Deficiency of: IODINE SYMPTOMS Enlarged thyroid Swelling & coughing Trouble breathing Throat tightness Enlarged thyroid gland. www.thedesignladder.com  Hypocalcemia Deficiency of: CALCIUM SYMPTOMS Confusion Muscle cramps Numbness Poor appetite Brittle nails Hypocalcemia can lead to osteopenia/osteoporosis (low bone density). Hypomagnesia Deficiency of: MAGNESIUM SYMPTOMS Abnormal heart rhythms Vomiting & nausea Osteoporosis Migraine headaches Fatigue and weakness Hypomagnesa can lead to high BP, heart disease, diabetes, & osteoporosis. www.thedesignladder.com  Night blindness Deficiency of: VITAMIN A SYMPTOMS Dry & Inflamed eyes Hazy cornea Sensitivity to light Trouble seeing stars on a clear night or walking through a dark room. The deficiency also weakens the immune system of our body. Beriberi Deficiency of: VITAMIN B1 SYMPTOMS Impaired sensor Loss of weight Weak Muscles Pain in limbs Beriberi can affect the cardiovascular system or central nervous system & it can be life-threatening if it isn’t treated. www.thedesignladder.com  Angular cheilitis Deficiency of: VITAMIN B2 SYMPTOMS Inflammation at Mouth corners Chapped & Cracked lips Redness Swelling Angular cheilitis can sometimes also cause anaemia. Pellagra Deficiency of: VITAMIN B3 SYMPTOMS Diarrhoea Dermatitis Dementia Death If pellagra is not treated at an early stage, the patient may die. www.thedesignladder.com  Pantothenate deficiency Deficiency of: VITAMIN B5 SYMPTOMS Fatigue Apathy Irritability & Restlessness Disturbed sleep Headache the factors that lead to vitamin B5 deficiency are genetic mutations or cases of malnutrition. Pyridoxine deficiency Deficiency of: VITAMIN B6 SYMPTOMS Microcytic anaemia Depression Dermatitis Swollen tongue Weak Immune system Vitamin B6 deficiency can also lead to end-stage kidney disorders. www.thedesignladder.com  Biotin deficiency Deficiency of: VITAMIN B7 SYMPTOMS Thinning of hair Scaly, red rash around the eyes, nose, and mouth Brittle nails Vitamin B7 is also called Biotin & Alcoholism can increase the risk of biotin deficiency. Folate deficiency Deficiency of: VITAMIN B9 SYMPTOMS Neural tube defects Depression Loss of appetite Cardiovascular diseases Alzheimer's Vitamin B9 (folic acid/folate) can also cause cancer, Heart disease, Dementia and cognitive function disorders. www.thedesignladder.com  Anaemia Deficiency of: VITAMIN B12 SYMPTOMS Fatigue Skin pallor Shortness of breath Dizziness Fast heartbeat Without enough red blood cells, your tissues and organs don't get enough oxygen. Scurvy Deficiency of: VITAMIN C SYMPTOMS Bleeding Gums Breaking of teeth Rashes Wound Healing Ascorbic acid is another name for Vitamin C & it is found in citrus fruits and vegetables. www.thedesignladder.com  Rickets Deficiency of: VITAMIN D SYMPTOMS Weakness of Bones & Joints Decay in teeth Bow shaped bones Lack of vitamin D results in reduced absorption of calcium and phosphorus which can lead to bone deformities. Fertility issues Deficiency of: VITAMIN E SYMPTOMS Infertility Hair loss Muscle weakness Low vision Difficulty in walking Vitamin E deficiency is extremely rare & it tends to be caused by irregular dietary fat absorption or metabolism. www.thedesignladder.com  Excessive Bleeding Deficiency of: VITAMIN K SYMPTOMS Bleeding gums Bruising Nosebleeds Vitamin K deficiency decreases the Coagulation of blood leading to such symptoms. Coronavirus SYMPTOMS Cold & Cough Shortness of Breath Fever or Chills Muscle or Body aches Vomiting or Diarrhea Loss of Smell & Taste The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. www.thedesignladder.com  Cold SYMPTOMS Sneezing Watery eyes Stuffy & Runny nose Sore throat Coughing Fever(Seen in Children) Colds can spread from infected people to others through the air and close personal contact. Malaria SYMPTOMS Headache Chills Fever Muscle aches Vomiting Nausea The vector is the anopheline mosquito and the disease- causing organism is the malaria parasite. www.thedesignladder.com  Filariasis SYMPTOMS Inflammation Swelling Fever Body deformities Filariasis is also called elephantiasis. AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome SYMPTOMS Night Sweats Mouth Ulcers Swollen Lymph nodes(mainly on neck) Chills & Fever Sore throat Muscle aches & Pains Fatigue AIDS is caused due to Human immune virus. www.thedesignladder.com  Polio SYMPTOMS Fever Headache Vomiting Stiffness of the neck and pain in the limbs On 13 January 2023, India completes 12 polio-free years – a remarkable achievement that was made as a result of consistent vaccination programmes run by the government. Alzheimer SYMPTOMS Memory Loss Confusion Trouble with familiar task Trouble following conversations Unfound emotions In most people with the disease — those with the late-onset type symptoms first appear in their mid-60s. www.thedesignladder.com  Asthma SYMPTOMS Shortness of Breath Chest pain Allergy Flu or Cold Wheezing Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. SmallPox SYMPTOMS Fever Rashes on the body & Lesions Muscle aches Headache & Backache Severe fatigue Vomitings In 1980, the World Health Assembly declared smallpox eradicated (eliminated). www.thedesignladder.com  MonkeyPox SYMPTOMS Fever & Chills Rashes on the body & Lesions Swollen Lymph nodes Intense Headache Severe back pain Monkeypox is similar to smallpox but smallpox was eradicated in 1980, mpox continues to occur in countries of central and west Africa. Hepatitis SYMPTOMS Liver Pain Fever Jaundice & Dark Urine Nausea/Vomiting Muscle & Back pain Low Appetite All types of Hepatitis symptoms are same. i.e Hepatitis A, B, & C. It leads to high blood pressure, obesity, stroke and occurs by maintaing an unhealthy lifestyle like smoking, alochol usage www.thedesignladder.com  Plague SYMPTOMS Fever and chills Extreme weakness Abdominal pain Shock and possibly bleeding into the skin and other organs Humans usually get the plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium. It is also called BlakDeath. Tuberculosis SYMPTOMS Blood Cough Fever & Chills Chest Pain Long- term cough Weight Loss Night Sweats Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. www.thedesignladder.com  Influenza(Flu) SYMPTOMS Fever Headache Extreme tiredness Runny or Stuffy nose Cough Vomiting Influenza (flu), also referred to as seasonal flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Cholera SYMPTOMS Dehydration Diarrhoea Thirst Shock Rapid Heart rate Nausea & Vomiting A person can get cholera by drinking water or eating food contaminated with cholera bacteria. www.thedesignladder.com  Pneumonia SYMPTOMS High Fever Cough & Runny nose Shortness of Breath Bluish Skin, Lips or Nails Loss of Appetite Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid. Diarrhea SYMPTOMS Food Intolerances Stress & Anxiety Irritable Bowel Syndrome Gastroenteritis Menstruation Diarrhoea is usually caused by a virus, or sometimes, contaminated food. www.thedesignladder.com  Dengue SYMPTOMS Muscle & Abdominal pain Blood in poop Extreme tiredness Vomiting Caused by a dengue virus and through the bite of infected mosquitoes Ebola SYMPTOMS Fever & Headache Bleeding from body openings Muscle & Body Pain Sore throat & Vomiting Caused by a virus from wild animals and spreads when you touch infected body fluids, such as semen, saliva, blood, etc. www.thedesignladder.com  Mumps SYMPTOMS Swollen Parotid glands Fever & Headache A dry mouth Loss of appetite Nausea Joint pains The virus is present in saliva. Coughing or sneezing can release tiny droplets and spread by airborne droplets from the respiratory tract. Yellow Fever SYMPTOMS Fever, Headache Jaundice Yellow eyes Muscle & Joint aches Fatigue & Weakness Vomit Dizziness Caused by an arbovirus i.e., a virus transmitted by vectors like mosquitoes and symptoms develop after 3 to 6 days. www.thedesignladder.com  Meningitis SYMPTOMS Stiff neck Fever & Headache Sensitivity to light (Photophobia) Nausea & vomiting Confusion or Altered state A bacterial infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord causes the swelling MERS Middle East Respiratory Syndrome SYMPTOMS Chills & Fever Mild Cold & Cough Shortness of breath Diarrhoea Pneumonia Vomiting A virus from the coronavirus family and passed to people from infected camels. www.thedesignladder.com  Rabies SYMPTOMS Photosensitivity Cramps, Nausea & Vomiting Salivation from mouth Eye muscles & Limb Paralysis Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. HPS Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome SYMPTOMS Fever & Headache Shortness of breath Vomiting & Diarrhea Muscle aches Fast Heartbeat & Fast breathing HPS is a group of viruses carried by rodents that can cause fatal infections. www.thedesignladder.com  Anthrax SYMPTOMS Fever, Chest & Muscle pain Shortness of breath Coughing, headache, itching, nausea, sore throat, or swollen lymph nodes. Painless skin sore (ulcer) with a black centre that appears after the small blisters or bumps are some other symptoms. Whooping cough SYMPTOMS Mild Fever Red watery eyes Runny nose Violent cough fits Nasal congestion Vomiting Very serious especially for babies and young kids and cause seizures, brain damage, and death. www.thedesignladder.com  Leprosy SYMPTOMS Disfiguring skin sores Lumps & Bumps Loss of feeling of skin Muscle weakness Also called Hansen's disease and can affect the nerves, skin, nose & eyes which leads to blindness. Measles SYMPTOMS Fever Red, Blotchy rash first on the forehead Red Inflamed eyes Runny nose Hacking cough & Sore throat Found in the nose and throat of an infected person and spreads when person coughs or sneezes through droplets in the air. www.thedesignladder.com  Tetanus SYMPTOMS Fever & Sweating Shortness of Breath Lockjaw Muscle & Body spams High Blood pressure It caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani and produces toxin causes muscle contarctions and make it hard to open mouth. Zika SYMPTOMS Headache & Fever Red eyes (Conjunctivitis) Skin rashes Muscle or Joint pains Fatigue It spreads by the bite of an infected mosquito and causes brain or nervous system complications. www.thedesignladder.com