Beriberi Home>Conditions_and_Diseases>Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders>Vitamins_and_Minerals>Beriberi     Web Pages Beriberi A look at the first case reported of this disease back in 1642. Beriberi Treatment Guide Non drug and drug treatment guide for this disease. Drkoop.com: Beriberi Overview of this vitamin deficiency disease, caused by a lack of vitamin B1-thiamine. Family Practice Notebook: Beriberi Explains what the disorder is, the causes, symptoms, signs, lab results, diagnosis and x-ray results.