Children with Calorie problems and Protein deficiency problems
Protein Energy Malnutrition is one of the most common diseases of children under the age of 5 years. This disease is more likely to be seen in children. The disease is prevalent due to the lack of proper nutritional food.
What is the Cause of this Disease? (Protein Energy Malnutrition)
1. Lack of food.
2. Do not eat breast milk properly.
3. Do not give the proper supplement to the child's diet. (After 6 months of age)
4. Do not prepare food properly.
5. Pregnancy in a short span of time.
6. Worms infection.
7. Mental or physical disability
Protein Energy Malnutrition - There are usually two types.
1. Marasmus
2. Kwashiorkor
What is seen in Protein-Energy Malnutrition?
Marasmus :
- Looks like older.
- Too much drying.
- There is no taste for food, etc.
Kwashiorkor :
Round, bloating appearance.
Come to water in the body
Changes to the skin have come
Come to change the hair
Psychological changes come
The decrease in food intake
Liver growing up, etc.
What is the Test?
Children with calorie problems and protein deficiency problems
1. Completely blood count with peripheral blood film
2. Blood glucose levels
3. Total protein levels in the blood
4. Blood album levels
5. The level of electrolyte in the blood
6. Urine routine and microscopic examination and culture and sensitivity test
7. Chest X-ray
8. Blood Culture and Sensitivity Test.
What are the Complications? (Protein Energy Malnutrition)
1. Different types of infections.
2. Wateriness.
3. Electrolytes discrepancy in the blood.
4. Reducing glucose levels in the blood.
5. Decreased body temperature.
6. Anemia.
7. Heart failure.
8. Bleeding.
9. Blindness etc.
Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers regarding any medical condition or before starting any new treatment.
Good Luck! All The Best!
Good Luck! All The Best!
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