Riboflavin Deficiency

Riboflavin Deficiency is caused by

• Dietary lack of Vitamin B2
• Liver disease
• Chronic alcoholics
• Parenteral nutrition (TPN) with inadequate riboflavin
• HIV
• Chronic heart disease
• Bowel disease

Signs and symptoms of Vitamin B2 deficiency:

• Red and cracked lips (cheilosis)
• Fluid in the mucous membranes
• Angles of the mouth are cracking (angular stomatitis)
• Scaly skin rashes
• Inflammation of the tongue
• Red, itchy eyes
• Numbness of the hands