Five(5) year old Anil of your neighborhood has loose wrinkled skin and a shrunken abdomen. In this context explain the following:1.Probable causes for this condition. 2. Suggest remedies for this.
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1. After weaning he is given a diet poor in all the major components of food i.e. nutrients viz. Protein,Carbs.,fat,etc.(Marasmus).
2. It can be cured by giving a diet rich in above mentioned nutrients.
2. It can be cured by giving a diet rich in above mentioned nutrients.
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The disease that Anil is suffering from both the wrinkled skin and shrunken abdomen is known as marasmus.
EXPLANATION:
This disease is caused due to the nutrients deficiency like protein, calories, carbohydrates, vitamins, etc. The treatment for marasmus can be done by providing diet that is rich in nutrient to the child.
One of the nutrient rich diet could be milk or milk powder and the vegetable oils which could act as a remedy. Proper fluid is also necessary.
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