Kwashiorkor

Recovering from kwashiorkor

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How wella person recovers from kwashiorkor depends on how severetheir symptoms werewhentreatment began.

If treatment was started early, the person will usually recover well, although childrenmay never reach their full growth potential and be shorter than their peers.

If treatment was started in the later stages of protein malnutrition, the person may be left with physical and intellectual disabilities.

If kwashiorkor isn't treated or treatment is significantly delayed, it canlead todeath.

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Diagnosing kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkor can often be diagnosed based on a child's physical appearance and questions about their diet and care. However, blood and urine tests may be carried out to rule out other conditions. This

Introduction

Find out about kwashiorkor, a severe form of malnutrition that most commonly affects children in developing regions of the world where there's a limited food supply.

Recovering from kwashiorkor

How wella person recovers from kwashiorkor depends on how severetheir symptoms werewhentreatment began. If treatment was started early, the person will usually recover well, although childrenmay neve

Symptoms of kwashiorkor

As well as oedema, symptomsof kwashiorkor can include: loss of muscle mass an enlarged tummy ("pot belly") regular infections, or more serious or long-lasting infections than usual red, inflamed

Treating kwashiorkor

Ifkwashiorkor is identified early it can be treated with either specially formulated milk-based feeds or ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF). RUTF istypically made up of peanut butter, milk powder,

What causes kwashiorkor?

The main cause of kwashiorkor is a lack of protein and otheressential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals . It's most common in developing countries with a limited food supply, poor hygiene, and