Pyridoxine deficiency E53.10

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Pyridoxine

Definition
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Vitamin B6 deficiency, e.g. in children who have been fed heavily heated milk powder Also after isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INH), hydralazine.

Clinical features
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Growth disorders, acrodyny, microcytic hypochromic anaemia, convulsions. Rarely skin changes around eyes, nose, mouth similar to seborrhoeic eczema. Conjunctivitis, painful glossitis.

Therapy
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Substitution of vitamin B6 (e.g. vitamin B6-ratiopharm) 100-300 mg/day under control of the B6 level

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Incoming links (2)

Pellagra; Pyridoxine;

Outgoing links (3)

Conjunctivitis; Glossitis; Seborrheic dermatitis of adults;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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