Nutritional & Blood Disorders
Deficiency of vitamin E
Moderate
ICD-10: E56 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: विटामिन ई की कमी · தமிழ்: வைட்டமின் ஈ குறைபாடு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ವಿಟಮಿನ್ ಇ ಕೊರತೆ · తెలుగు: విటమిన్ ఇ లోపం · বাংলা: ভিটামিন ই এর ঘাটতি · मराठी: व्हिटॅमिन ई ची कमतरता · ગુજરાતી: વિટામિન ઇ ની ઉણપ
About this condition
A rare nutritional deficiency where the body lacks vitamin E, an important antioxidant that protects nerves and muscles. It usually occurs due to fat malabsorption disorders rather than poor diet. Symptoms include nerve damage, muscle weakness, and vision problems that can be reversed with supplementation.
Common symptoms
muscle weakness
numbness
tingling
vision problems
difficulty walking
weak reflexes
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks if symptoms present
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | विटामिन ई की कमी · विटामिन की कमी · पोषक तत्व की कमी · तंत्रिका कमजोरी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வைட்டமின் ஈ குறைபாடு · வைட்டமின் குறைபாடு · ஊட்டச்சத்து குறைபாடு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ವಿಟಮಿನ್ ಇ ಕೊರತೆ · ವಿಟಮಿನ್ ಕೊರತೆ · ಪೋಷಕಾಂಶ ಕೊರತೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | విటమిన్ ఇ లోపం · విటమిన్ లోపం · పోషకాహార లోపం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ভিটামিন ই এর ঘাটতি · ভিটামিনের অভাব · পুষ্টির ঘাটতি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | व्हिटॅमिन ई ची कमतरता · जीवनसत्त्वाची कमी · पोषणाची कमतरता |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | વિટામિન ઇ ની ઉણપ · વિટામિનની ઉણપ · પોષણની ઉણપ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Deficiency of vitamin E?
muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, vision problems, difficulty walking, weak reflexes.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks if symptoms present
Is Deficiency of vitamin E common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Deficiency of vitamin E?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks if symptoms present.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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