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, sugar, vegetable oil, and addedvitamins and minerals.
More intensive treatment in hospital will be needed in severe cases or where there are already complications, such as infections.
Hospitaltreatment will usually involve:
The whole process usually takes between two and six weeks to complete.
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.
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
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
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
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,
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