GK
VITAMINS MINERALS COENZYMES AND DEFICIENCY DISEASES
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Question
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Chronic consumption of excess selenium can lead to
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TPN
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diarrhea
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muscle weakness
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brittle hair and nails
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Excessive amounts of selenium commonly cause gastrointestinal effects (eg, diarrhea and vomiting). Subsequent distribution of excessive amounts of selenium into musculoskeletal tissues has been reported to cause muscle pain and cramps as well as joint pain.
Detailed explanation-2: -Skeletal muscle disorders manifested by muscle pain, fatigue, proximal weakness, and serum creatine kinase (CK) elevation have been reported in patients with selenium deficiency.
Detailed explanation-3: -Two conditions are associated with severe selenium deficiency: 1) Keshan disease, a type of cardiomyopathy, or disease of heart muscle, and 2) Kashin-Beck disease, a form of osteoarthritis. Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting. Headaches.
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