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what is the meaning of the Kwashiorkor disease​

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Answered by SibinPaul
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Kwashiorkor is a form of severe protein malnutrition characterized by edema and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates. It is caused by sufficient calorie intake, but with insufficient protein consumption, which distinguishes it from marasmus.

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Answered by ShivanshB2
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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.

Common

More than 1 million cases per year (India)

It's symptoms include :

Requires a medical diagnosis

Delayed growth in children, a swollen stomach and frequent infections are symptoms.

People may experience:

Whole body: malnutrition, fatigue, loss of appetite, or thirst

Gastrointestinal: bloating or diarrhoea

Also common: failure to thrive, severe unintentional weight loss, swelling in extremities, apathy, ear infections, hair loss, irritability, or skin rash.

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