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26 maj 2023 · Kwashiorkor is a serious condition that can happen when a person does not consume enough protein. Severe protein deficiency can lead to fluid retention, which can make the stomach look bloated.
Organs often affected in children with kwashiorkor include the kidneys, pancreas, heart, and nervous system. [3] Other findings that may be encountered on physical exam include a distended abdomen, hair thinning, loss of teeth, skin or hair depigmentation, and dermatitis. Children with kwashiorkor often develop irritability and anorexia ...
7 wrz 2014 · How is it possible, after all, that poor kids get such big bellies? Shouldn’t their abdomen shrink with their diets? The answer is no, not necessarily. When children have this type of inflated stomach it is called kwashiorkor, a form of malnutrition caused by severe protein deficiency.
Kwashiorkor: The Bloated Bellies of Malnourished People. Although many forms of undernutrition, as well as malnutrition, can manifest in a characteristic big abdomen, Kwashiorkor is the most commonly known form of malnutrition with this symptom.
It's because the belly bloats out when it's very empty. And also because their other muscles are wasted so the stomach looks big in comparison. Really, it's a very very bad sign when somebody's stomach is distended like this. It means they are close to actual starvation.
24 wrz 2024 · Here's how to tell the difference between a normal round belly and bloating along with tips for relieving discomfort. It's common for grown-ups to gripe about bloating after salty meals or...
18 maj 2022 · Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition characterized by severe protein deficiency. It causes fluid retention and a swollen, distended abdomen. Kwashiorkor most commonly affects children, particularly in developing countries with high levels of poverty and food insecurity. People with kwashiorkor may have food to eat, but not enough protein.
