tell somethings about kwashiorkor..
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Answer:
it is a severe protein deficiency disease usually affecting young children .this disease is caused when mom stops breast feeding at an early age and the child is given a diet like in proteins .
symptoms :
- underwight
- belly protruding out
- skin getting dark and scaly
- stunted growth
- loss of appetite
- enlarged liver and anaemia
Answer:
Overview:
Malnutrition produced by a severely inadequate amount of protein in the diet.
Protein malnutrition, or kwashiorkor, is mostly found in people living in geographical areas that have limited food resources. It's most commonly seen in children whose diets are low in protein and calories.
Symptoms:
Requires a medical diagnosis
Delayed growth in children, a swollen stomach and frequent infections are symptoms.
People may experience:
Whole body: fatigue, loss of appetite, malnutrition, or thirst
Gastrointestinal: bloating or diarrhoea
Also common: apathy, ear infections, failure to thrive, hair loss, irritability, severe unintentional weight loss, skin rash, or swelling in extremities.
Treatments:
Treatment consists of diet modifications
Treatment for kwashiorkor may include a slow increase in calories followed by an increase in protein.