What Is Beriberi?
4. Wet Beriberi
There are two main types of beriberi, one of which is wet beriberi. This variety of the condition will affect the patient’s circulatory system, including their heart. This can cause various unwelcome symptoms for the patient, some of which have the potential to be dangerous.
Many patients with wet beriberi will have edema, which is the medical term for swelling due to the accumulation of fluids. In wet beriberi, this swelling will typically take place in the legs. Patients will also often wake up feeling short of breath, and they can also get out of breath easier than usual after exercise. The patient’s heart beat is also likely to be faster than usual.
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