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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Causes
Thiamine deficiency can be a result of:
1. Inadequate intake:
- Alcoholism
- Anorexia
- Intentional dieting
- Starvation
- Bulimia
- Protein energy malnutrition in developing countries
- Total parenteral nutrition
- Infants breast fed by thiamine deficient mothers
2. Increased losses:
- Protracted vomiting in chemotherapy patients
- Hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women
3. Inadequate absorption:
- Post gastric bypass surgery patients
- Genetic loss of ability to absorb thiamine