Beriberi is a Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) Deficiency
9. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis
Doctors who suspect a thiamin deficiency may perform a TDP blood test to measure thiamin levels, but they may also order urine studies, a functional enzyme test, and a metabolic acidosis test. Treatment includes thiamin infusions or oral doses. The prognosis for most patients is good; however, those diagnosed with Korsakoff syndrome often have long-lasting or permanent symptoms.
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