Question

Name any 4 symptoms of kwashiorkor??
No c opy .

Answer 1

• underweight
• loss of appetite
• repeated diarrhoea
• stunted growth
• skin gets dark and scaly
• belly protruding out
• enlarged liver

Answer 2

☯️Answer in detail

kwashiorkor – It is a deficiency disease caused by lack of protien in our body. It indicates an associated protein deficiency, resulting in an edematous appearance. The main cause of kwashiorkor is not eating enough protein or other essential vitamins and minerals.

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• Early symptoms of kwashiorkor include fatigue, irritability and lethargy

• Delay growth in child.

• Skin changes, including pigment loss, red or purple patches on the face.

• Bulging of the abdomen

• Hair and nail changes, including brittle, reddish hair and ridged nails that are thin and soft.