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 [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the Scurvy:- 1. Meaning of Scurvy 2. Clinical Features of Scurvy 3. Diagnosis 4. Treatment 5. Prevention. Contents: Essay on the Meaning of Scurvy Essay on the Clinical Features of Scurvy Essay on the Diagnosis of Scurvy Essay on the Treatment of Scurvy Essay on the Prevention of Scurvy Essay # 1. Meaning [...]
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 [...]