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pyridoxine deficiency (vitamin B6 deficiency)
Clinical manifestations:
- cheilosis
- glossitis
- dermatitis
- major depression
- muscle weakness
- peripheral neuropathy
- confusions
- irritability
- insomnia
- convulsions
Laboratory:
- serum B6 levels low
- complete blood count
- anemia may occur
Management:
- supplemental vitamin B6, 25-50 mg PO QD (see pyridoxine)
Related
pyridoxine (a vitamin B6)
General
vitamin B deficiency
References
- Fiatatone Singh MA & Rosenberg IH, Nutrition and Aging
In: Principles of Geriatric Medicine, 4th ed,, Hazzard et al (eds),
McGraw-Hill, NY, 1999, pg 81
- Geriatric Review Syllabus, 7th edition
Parada JT et al (eds)
American Geriatrics Society, 2010