Avitamiiniks

Avitamiiniks is a medical term used to describe the clinical manifestations of severe vitamin deficiency, or avitaminosis. The condition can involve one or several vitamin deficiencies and may affect multiple body systems depending on which vitamins are lacking. The name combines a- meaning without, vita meaning life, and vitamin, reflecting the essential role of these compounds in normal metabolism.

Causes of avitamiiniks include inadequate dietary intake, chronic malnutrition or restrictive diets, malabsorption syndromes such as inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease, chronic alcohol use, pregnancy with high nutritional needs, and certain medications or conditions that increase vitamin requirements or reduce absorption. In some settings, limited access to fortified foods or supplements can contribute to deficiency.

Symptoms are varied and may include skin and mucous membrane changes, fatigue, weakness, poor wound healing, and anemia. Specific deficiencies produce characteristic signs: for example, vitamin A deficiency can impair vision and cause ocular changes; B vitamins may cause neuropathy or glossitis; vitamin C deficiency can lead to gingival bleeding and delayed wound healing; vitamin D deficiency can affect bone health.

Diagnosis relies on clinical assessment supported by history and targeted laboratory tests to measure circulating vitamin levels and evaluate related metabolic consequences. Treatment consists of correcting the deficiency through vitamin supplementation and dietary improvements, along with management of any underlying malabsorption or medical conditions. Prevention focuses on a balanced, varied diet, fortification where appropriate, and addressing risk factors such as chronic illness or restricted eating patterns.