Vitamin B1 Deficiency and Beriberi

Vitamin B1 deficiency can cause Beriberi. Beriberi symptoms vary depending on the type.

Wet beriberi affects the heart, causing swelling, shortness of breath, and heart problems.

Dry beriberi affects the nerves, leading to numbness, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking.

Both types result from a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine).