Dry beriberi causes wasting and partial paralysis resulting from damaged peripheral nerves. It is also referred to as endemic neuritis. It is characterized by:
Difficulty in walking
Tingling or loss of sensation (numbness) in hands and feet
Loss of tendon reflexes[2]
Loss of muscle function or paralysis of the lower legs
Mental confusion/speech difficulties
Pain
Involuntary eye movements (nystagmus)
Vomiting.