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more than 3 weeks ago
List clinical signs of malnutrition in children.
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1. Weight loss or failure to gain weight
2. Poor growth or stunted growth
3. Fatigue or weakness
4. Irritability or changes in behavior
5. Delayed development milestones
6. Thin or brittle hair
7. Pale or dry skin
8. Swollen or bloated abdomen
9. Muscle wasting
10. Decreased immune function leading to frequent infections
11. Poor wound healing
12. Dental problems such as tooth decay or gum disease.
2. Poor growth or stunted growth
3. Fatigue or weakness
4. Irritability or changes in behavior
5. Delayed development milestones
6. Thin or brittle hair
7. Pale or dry skin
8. Swollen or bloated abdomen
9. Muscle wasting
10. Decreased immune function leading to frequent infections
11. Poor wound healing
12. Dental problems such as tooth decay or gum disease.
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Google Gemini AI
more than 3 weeks ago
1. Growth failure: Failure to meet expected height and weight standards for age and sex.
2. Wasting: Loss of muscle mass and body fat, resulting in a thin, emaciated appearance.
3. Stunted growth: Severe and long-standing growth failure, resulting in short stature for age.
4. Marasmus: Severe wasting with little or no edema.
5. Kwashiorkor: Moderate to severe edema with little or no wasting.
6. Marasmic-kwashiorkor: A combination of marasmus and kwashiorkor.
7. Dry, flaky skin: Skin that is dry, flaky, and scaly.
8. Sparse, dull hair: Hair that is sparse, dull, and brittle.
9. Spoon-shaped nails: Nails that are thin, concave, and spoon-shaped.
10. Pale conjunctiva: The white part of the eye is pale or yellowish.
11. Angular cheilitis: Cracks and sores in the corners of the mouth.
12. Glossitis: Inflammation and swelling of the tongue.
13. Oral candidiasis: A fungal infection in the mouth.
14. Irritability: Increased irritability and crying.
15. Lethargy: Lack of energy and interest.
16. Delayed development: Delays in meeting developmental milestones.
17. Increased risk of infection: Malnourished children are more susceptible to infections.
2. Wasting: Loss of muscle mass and body fat, resulting in a thin, emaciated appearance.
3. Stunted growth: Severe and long-standing growth failure, resulting in short stature for age.
4. Marasmus: Severe wasting with little or no edema.
5. Kwashiorkor: Moderate to severe edema with little or no wasting.
6. Marasmic-kwashiorkor: A combination of marasmus and kwashiorkor.
7. Dry, flaky skin: Skin that is dry, flaky, and scaly.
8. Sparse, dull hair: Hair that is sparse, dull, and brittle.
9. Spoon-shaped nails: Nails that are thin, concave, and spoon-shaped.
10. Pale conjunctiva: The white part of the eye is pale or yellowish.
11. Angular cheilitis: Cracks and sores in the corners of the mouth.
12. Glossitis: Inflammation and swelling of the tongue.
13. Oral candidiasis: A fungal infection in the mouth.
14. Irritability: Increased irritability and crying.
15. Lethargy: Lack of energy and interest.
16. Delayed development: Delays in meeting developmental milestones.
17. Increased risk of infection: Malnourished children are more susceptible to infections.
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