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what is kwashiorkor? List its symptoms.

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Answered by sericadixon75
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Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition. It's most common in some developing regions where babies and children do not get enough protein or other essential nutrients in their diet.

symptoms

loss of muscle mass.

an enlarged tummy ("pot belly")

regular infections, or more serious or long-lasting infections.

red, inflamed patches of skin that darken and peel or split open.

dry, brittle hair that falls out easily and may lose its colour.

failure to grow in height.

tiredness or irritability.

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