The following points highlight the two major nutritional disorders of mouth. The nutritional disorders are: 1. Nutritional Glossitis 2. Parotid Gland Enlargement. Nutritional Disorder # 1. Nutritional Glossitis: a. Deficiencies of nicotinic acid, riboflavin, Vitamin B12, folic acid and iron may all give rise to glossitis. b. It is a feature of pellagra, sprue and the various types of nutritional [...]
The following points highlight the three major nutritional disorders of eye. The nutritional disorders are: 1. Night Blindness 2. Bitot's Spot 3. Corneal Vascularization. Nutritional Disorder # 1. Night Blindness: a. Night blindness is a frequent complaint in underdeveloped communities who have no night lights and where the diet is grossly lacking in retinol and β-carotene. Children who stray from [...]
The following points highlight the nine major nutritional disorders of skin. The nutritional disorders are: 1. Follicular Hyperkeratosis 2. Xeroderma 3. Crazy-paving Skin 4. Pachyderma (Elephant Skin) 5. Pigmentary Changes and Colour 6. Tropical Ulcer 7. Angular Stomatitis 8. Cheilosis 9. Orogenital Syndrome. Nutritional Disorder # 1. Follicular Hyperkeratosis: a. The follicles become blocked with plugs of keratin derived from [...]