Hasan is 2 years old and does not have enough food. As a result, he has unusual swelling in his face and abdomen, and thin, colorless hair. Hasan is suffering from "kwashiorkor".
What is kwashiorkor?
Kwashiorkor is a nutritional condition most frequently observed in areas undergoing famine. It is also known as "edematous malnutrition" due to its relationship with edema (fluid retention). It is a type of malnutrition brought on by a diet low in protein.
The reasons of kwashiorkor are-
- Kwashiorkor is brought on by a diet that is deficient in protein. Your body is made up of protein in every cell.
- Your body needs protein in the diet to repair damaged cells and create new ones.
- This continuous cell regeneration occurs in a healthy human organism.
- Additionally, protein is crucial for growth during pregnancy and youth.
- Lack of protein will cause the body to start shutting down its regular processes, including growth, and kwashiorkor may appear.
The symptoms of kwashiorkor are-
- alteration of skin and hair colors (to a rust color) & texture exhaustion
- diarrhea muscle mass decrease
- failure to gain weight or grow
- Damage to the immune system caused by edema (swelling) in the ankles, foot, and abdomen can result in more frequent and serious infections.
- irritability
- shock, a flaky rash
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