Vitamins required for oral soft tissues and salivary glands

Pyogenic

Producing pus.

Fungating

Skin lesions with ulceration, necrosis, and foul smell.

Angular cheilosis

Little cracks on the corners of the mouth.

Glossitis

Swelling of the tongue, which appears red and shiny, devoid of papillae.

Xerostomia

Dry mouth.

Stomatitis

Generalized inflammation of the mouth, characterized by redness of tissues and vestibule.

Ariboflavinosis

Deficiency of riboflavin, leading to angular cheilitis, glossitis, and dermatitis.

Pellagra

Deficiency of niacin, characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, depression/dementia, and death (4 D's).

Beriberi

Deficiency of thiamin resulting in extensive damage to the nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Ataxia

Gait disorder characterized by uncoordinated muscle movements.

Hyperkalemia

Elevated potassium levels; can be life-threatening as it may cause cardiac arrest.

Hypokalemia

Low potassium levels, commonly caused by medications and certain medical conditions.

Cobalamin B12

Essential for DNA synthesis and formation/regeneration of red blood cells.

Goiter

Enlargement of the thyroid gland, which can occur in both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

Megaloblastic anemia

Condition characterized by the presence of large, abnormal red blood cells, often due to folate deficiency.

Hypodipsia

Diminished thirst.

Nystagmus

Involuntary rapid movement of the eye.

Tachycardia

Rapid heart rate.

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

Important for normal functioning of the brain, nerves, muscles, and heart.

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Coenzyme involved in energy production.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Essential for healthy eyes, skin, and mucous membranes.

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)

Involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat, and proteins.