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What are the symptoms of kwashiorkor?

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Lethargy, growth retardation, anemia, edema, potbelly, skin depigmentation, and hair loss or change in hair color.

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Symptoms of kwashiorkor?
Early symptoms include fatigue, irritability, and lethargy. As protein deprivation continues, one sees growth failure, loss of muscle mass, generalized swelling (edema), and decreased immunity. A...
Why is oedema a symptom of kwashiorkor?
decrease protein intake ------> hypoalbuminemia ------>decreases oncotic pressure ---> increase capillary permeability ----> 1. decrease bl.volume and RBF leads to secretion of renin...
What is Kwashiorkor?
Kwashiorkor is a form of malnutrition caused by inadequate(not enough) protein intake in the presence of fair to good energy (total calories) intake. Kwashiorkor is a condition of malnutrition...
How do you get symptoms?
symptoms are nothing but any abnormal changes in our body conditions.
What are symptoms?
A symptom is a sign of something, usually not good. For instance, a fever, runny nose, and sore throat may be a symptom of the flu. A loud knock may be a symptom that your engine has problems....