(E60) Dietary zinc deficiency
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Diagnosis dietary zinc deficiency is diagnosed Men are 14.43% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis dietary zinc deficiency
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis dietary zinc deficiency
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease dietary zinc deficiency - Men aged 15-19 and Women aged 0
Disease Features dietary zinc deficiency
Dietary zinc deficiency - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - dietary zinc deficiency
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Blood test to measure zinc levels
- Urine test to measure zinc levels
- Hair sample analysis to measure zinc levels
- Skin biopsy to measure zinc levels
- Medical history review
- Physical exam
- Questionnaire about dietary habits
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Increase dietary intake of zinc-rich foods, such as oysters, beef, legumes, nuts, and whole grains.
- Take zinc supplements as recommended by a doctor or nutritionist.
- Eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutritious foods.
- Avoid processed and refined foods, which can be low in zinc.
- Reduce alcohol consumption, as alcohol can interfere with zinc absorption.
- Avoid taking antacids or other medications that can interfere with zinc absorption.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- Exercise regularly.
- Reduce stress levels.
Dietary zinc deficiency - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease dietary zinc deficiency
Dry skin
(Parched skin, Rough skin, Desiccated skin, Scaly skin, Dehydrated skin, Flaky skin, Chapped skin, Cracked skin, Itchy skin, Taut skin)
Dry skin is a common symptom characterized by a lack of moisture in the skin. It can appear as rough, flaky, or scaly patches and can feel itchy or tight. It can develop due to a variety of causes, including environmental factors, aging, and medical conditions. Common types of dry skin include xeros...
Nail color change
Nail color change is a symptom that can occur in a variety of conditions. It is characterized by a change in the color of the nail, from the normal pinkish hue to a yellow, green, blue, or even black shade. This symptom may develop gradually or suddenly and may be a sign of an underlying medical con...
Hair loss
(Alopecia, Baldness, Thinning hair, Male-pattern baldness, Female-pattern baldness, Scarring alopecia, Telogen effluvium, Anagen effluvium, Traction alopecia)
Hair loss is a common symptom that can manifest in various forms. It can be temporary, such as telogen effluvium, or it can be permanent, such as androgenic alopecia. It can manifest as thinning of the hair, bald patches, or complete baldness. It can develop gradually or suddenly, depending on the u...