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(E50.1) Vitamin a deficiency with bitot spot and conjunctival xerosis
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10 059 in individuals diagnosis vitamin a deficiency with bitot spot and conjunctival xerosis confirmed
Diagnosis vitamin a deficiency with bitot spot and conjunctival xerosis is diagnosed Women are 0.51% more likely than Men
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Women receive the diagnosis vitamin a deficiency with bitot spot and conjunctival xerosis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease vitamin a deficiency with bitot spot and conjunctival xerosis - Men and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-19, 45-49, 65-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 20-44, 50-64, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-39, 50-59, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 40-49, 60-94
Disease Features vitamin a deficiency with bitot spot and conjunctival xerosis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Vitamin a deficiency with bitot spot and conjunctival xerosis - what does this mean
Vitamin a deficiency is a condition caused by inadequate dietary intake of vitamin a. this can lead to the development of bitot spots, which are raised, foamy patches on the conjunctiva, and conjunctival xerosis, which is a drying out of the conjunctiva.
What happens during the disease - vitamin a deficiency with bitot spot and conjunctival xerosis
Vitamin a deficiency is caused by a lack of dietary intake of vitamin a or malabsorption of vitamin a. this leads to the accumulation of keratin in the conjunctiva, resulting in conjunctival xerosis. additionally, the accumulation of keratin in the conjunctiva causes the formation of bitot spots, which are white, raised spots on the conjunctiva. this accumulation of keratin can also lead to corneal ulceration and blindness.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Vitamin a deficiency with bitot spot and conjunctival xerosis - Prevention
The prevention of vitamin a deficiency with bitot spot and conjunctival xerosis can be achieved through a balanced diet that includes foods rich in vitamin a, such as liver, fortified milk, eggs, carrots, squash, and dark green leafy vegetables. additionally, vitamin a supplements should be taken as recommended by a healthcare provider.