Pellagra

Pellagra is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Category: General

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with Pellagra

The following symptoms have been associated with Pellagra in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Anxiety

Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...

Neurological

Constipation

Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....

Digestive

Depression

Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...

Neurological

Diarrhea

Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....

Digestive

Dry skin

Skin characterized by the lack of natural or normal moisture....

Dermatologic, Integument

Dysphagia

Difficulty in swallowing....

Digestive, Neurological

Fatigue

A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....

General

Headache

Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....

Neurological

Muscle weakness

Reduced strength of muscles....

General

Nausea

A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit....

Digestive

Pain

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described...

General

Paresthesia

Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....

Neurological

Poor appetite

A reduced desire to eat....

Digestive

Skin rash

A red eruption of the skin....

Dermatologic, Immunologic, Integument

Vomiting

Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...

Digestive

Tests

Tests used to investigate Pellagra

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Pellagra. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with Pellagra, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pellagra?

Pellagra is a health condition described in medical literature. Pellagra is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

What are the symptoms of Pellagra?

Pellagra is associated with 15 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Anxiety, Constipation, Depression, Diarrhea, Dry skin, Dysphagia. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is Pellagra diagnosed or investigated?

A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Pellagra include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.

Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?

No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Pellagra, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.

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