Identify the following vitamin deficiency or toxicity.

Demographics: 23 year old; Kate
Symptoms: Hair loss, skin rash, and fatigue. She went to the ER after having severe tremors and muscle spasms.
History: She is recently recovering from a 3-week infection and has just stopped taking antibiotics. She is allergic to eggs, peanuts and fish and she does not eat pork for religious reasons.
24hr Diet History:
Breakfast: Pancakes with butter and syrup and a small glass of orange juice
Lunch: Hamburger and French fries with a large Coca-Cola
Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and corn with a glass of sweet tea
Findings: Patient present with episodes of convulsions
Test Results: None that were noteworthy

A. Biotin Deficiency
B. Vitamin C Deficiency
C. Folate Deficiency
D. Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Question

Identify the following vitamin deficiency or toxicity. 
 
Demographics: 23 year old; Kate 
Symptoms: Hair loss, skin rash, and fatigue. She went to the ER after having severe tremors and muscle spasms. 
History: She is recently recovering from a 3-week infection and has just stopped taking antibiotics. She is allergic to eggs, peanuts and fish and she does not eat pork for religious reasons. 
24hr Diet History: 
Breakfast: Pancakes with butter and syrup and a small glass of orange juice 
Lunch: Hamburger and French fries with a large Coca-Cola 
Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and corn with a glass of sweet tea 
Findings: Patient present with episodes of convulsions 
Test Results: None that were noteworthy 
 
A. Biotin Deficiency 
B. Vitamin C Deficiency 
C. Folate Deficiency 
D. Vitamin B12 Deficiency

GinnyAnswer · Answer

Kate's symptoms suggest a possible deficiency in Vitamin B12 , linked to her inadequate dietary intake. Her neurological symptoms, like tremors and muscle spasms, align with this deficiency. It is important for her to seek further medical advice and possibly have her Vitamin B12 levels checked. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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