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Marasmus is severe malnutrition that consists of the chronic wasting away of fat, muscle, and other tissues. To treat marasmas, patients need a special feeding and re-hydration plan and are observed closely.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoare essentially characteristic of protein-energy deficiency: dry skin, loose skin folds hanging over the glutei, axillae etc. Drastic loss of adipose tissue from normal areas of fat deposits like buttocks and thighs. The child is fretful, irritable and may show voracious appetite. There may be alternate bands of pigmented and depigmented hair (flag sign) and flaky paint appearance of skin due to peeling.
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∙ 9y agoThe main cause of the medical condition marasmus is malnutrition. This condition affects children that are not getting sufficient nutrients like protein. A symptom of this condition is the wasting away of muscles.
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∙ 9y agoMarasmus occurs when a person does not take enough nutrients. It is a severe form of malnutrition that leads to loss of muscle tissues.
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∙ 15y agoit is a protein energy malnutrition caused by the deficiency of proteins
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∙ 9y agoThe main cause of marasmus is undernourishment which causes the weight of a child to be low. The malnutrition means that their is insufficient intake of proteins.
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∙ 13y agoMarasmus produces a very skinny child with stunted growth.
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Name the disease that are related the carbohydrate metabolism?
heart attack and diabetes
What is the disease caused by lack of protein and carbohydrates?
A disease caused by lack of all macronutriets (carbohydrates, fats, and protein) is kwashiorkor. Symptoms include a swollen abdomen, cracking and scaly skin, and reddish hair. The mortality is about 60% and it also affects a person's physical and mental development.Another related disease is Marasmus. Marasmus is caused by a lack of protein. This is generally less severe than Kwashiorikor.
What vitamin deficiencey can cause rickets?
Scurvy Kwashiorkor Marasmus Beriberi Rickets Pernicious anemia Iron Deficiency Zinc Deficiency Magnesium Deficiency
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An elastic body will stretch when loaded. A rigid body willl not. A rigid body is a theortical body only in which stiffness is infinite.
When was The Body Works created?
Body Body was created in 2009.
What kind of disease is marasmus?
Marasmus is a form of severe protein-energy malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. Other PEMs include kwashiorkor and cachexia. A child with marasmus looks emaciated and body weight may be reduced to less than 80% of the normal weight for that height. Marasmus occurrence increases prior to age 1 whereas kwashiorkor occurrence increases after 18 months. Marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency of nearly all nutrients, especially protein and calories http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marasmus
What name is calorie-deficiency disease known as?
marasmus
Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of?
Marasmus is caused by the deficiency of protein
When was Marasmus - album - created?
Marasmus - album - was created on 2007-03-09.
Why does marasmus occur?
Marasmus occurs because not everyone in the world has access to enough food. Marasmus is a malnutrition caused by not getting enough nutrients and proteins in your diet.
What will happen if your bodydoes'nt have enoughprotein?
If our body doesn't have enough protein,it leads to malnutrition.Malnutrition leads to diseases,such as Kwashiorkor,Marasmus.
Marasmus describes what form of malnutrition?
Marasmus-- Severe malnutritution in children caused by a diet lacking in calories as well as protein. Marasmus may also be caused by disease and parasitic infection.
What are symptoms of marasmus?
Marasmus is a severe type of malnutrition. When a person has this there is a chronic wasting way of fats, muscle and tissue. General symptoms of marasmus are rapid weight loss, frequent diarrhea, fatigue and dizziness.
HOW can you prevent marasmus?
an adequate diet with appropriat amounts of carbihydrates, fats and proteuns It is very easy to prevent kwashiorkor in areas where there is no famine. To prevent it make sure your diet is rich in protein enough carbohydrates and fats, to make it easier food that has energy.
Who is most likely to get marasmus?
what are the age groups most affected with marasmus? The answer is 40-50
Which disease symptoms is a wizened appearance?
MARASMUS
What is the difference between kwashiorkar and marasmus?
Marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency of nearly all nutrients, especially protein and calories. A child with marasmus looks emaciated and body weight may be reduced to less than 80% of the normal weight for that height. Marasmus occurrence increases prior to age 1 whereas kwashiorkor occurrence increases after 18 months. Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition with controversial causes, but it is commonly believed to be caused by insufficient protein intake. It usually affects children aged 1-4 years, although it also occurs in older children and adults.
