Question

Differentiate Kwashiorkar from Marasmas.​

Answer 1

➢  Difference between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus are :

• 1) Cause : Kwashiorkor causes from the deficiency of protein.  Whereas, Marasmus causes from the deficiency of both protien and calories.

• 2) Symptoms : The symptoms of Kwashiorkor is thinning of muscles and limbs. On the other hand, the symptoms of Marasmus is thinning of limbs.

• 3) Age factors : The age factor of Kwashiorkor is between the age of 6 months and 3 years of age. Whereas, the age factor of Marasmus is between 6 months and 1 year of age.

• 4) Weight loss : There is some weight loss in Kwashiorkor.  But there is severe weight loss in Marasmus.

• 5) Requirement of nutrition : In Kwashiorkor, there is a requirement of adequate amounts of proteins. Whereas, in Marasmus, there is a requirement of adequate amounts of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

• 6) The texture of the skin : There is flaky paint appearance on the skin in case of Kwashiorkor. On the other hand, in case of Marasmus, the skin becomes dry and wrinkled.

MORE INFORMATION :

↬  Kwashiorkor :

• Kwashiorkor is also known as Edematous malnutrition. It is a disease resulting from inadequate protein intake. In other words, Kwashiorkor occurs in the people who have a severe protein deficiency.

➩  Symptoms of Kwashiorkor :

• Loss of muscle mass

• Damaged immune system

• Failure to grow or gain weight

• Diarrhea

• Change in skin and hair color

• Fatigue

• Edema of the ankles, feet, and belly.

↬  Marasmus :

• Marasmus another form of severe malnutrition which can occur in anyone who has severe malnutrition.  It occurs when the intake of nutrients and energy is too low for a person's needs.

➩  Symptoms of Marasmus :

• Weight loss.

• Thinning of limbs

• Chronic diarrhea

• Dehydration

• Respiratory infections

• Intellectual disability.