E64: Sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies
E64.1: Sequelae of vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A is important for vision along with the skin and mucous membranes. Furthermore, you need vitamin A to regenerate particular cells such as blood cells. You can obtain vitamin A through various foods like liver, fish and green vegetables.
A vitamin A deficiency can develop when you are taking too little vitamin A via food. It is also possible that, due to some other condition, you are unable to properly absorb vitamin A in your intestines.
A lack of vitamin A can cause problems in the eyes and mucous membrane, for example. Some of the problems may also occur when you once more have enough vitamin A in your body.
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