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A child has potted belly, thin legs and scaly skin. What is the name of the disease? What
could be the reason for this condition?

Answer 1

Answer:

• The kwashiorkor patient is a child with symptoms like potted belly, thin legs and scaly skin.
• The reason behind this disease is lack of protein and other essential nutrients, which is required for normal growth of the child.
• This disease is common the countries where there is lack of education, poor hygiene and children with adequate diet.
• This is found in developing countries. In this condition the body tissue is accommodated with fluid content causing the swelling under the skin. This usually begins in legs, then reaches up to face.