Pellagra
Pellagra is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
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...
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....
Dry skin
Skin characterized by the lack of natural or normal moisture....
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Nausea
A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit....
Pain
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described...
Paresthesia
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....
Poor appetite
A reduced desire to eat....
Skin rash
A red eruption of the skin....
Vomiting
Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...
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...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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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.