Question

Write three symptoms of a severely undernourished child suffering from Kwashiorkor.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The symptoms of kwashiorkor include:

change in skin and hair color (to a rust color) and texture.

fatigue.

diarrhea.

loss of muscle mass.

failure to grow or gain weight.

edema (swelling) of the ankles, feet, and belly.

damaged immune system, which can lead to more frequent and severe infections.

irritability.