kwashiorkor - abrahem

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what the different between kwashiorkor and marasmus?

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Kwashiorkor : normal total caloric intake & decreased protein intake.
Marasmus : decreased total caloric intake

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marasmus is called PEM or protein energy malnutrition ass with calorie deffieciency.risk inc after 1yr
kwashiokor is inadequate protein intake in the presence of good energy(total caloies).risk inc after 18months

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that is why when you excersize in the gym please eat a lot o fproteins , you don't eat proteins adequate you get kwashikors

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Kwashorker__ Oedematous due to dec. oncotic pressure
Marasmus________ No edema.

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Kwashiokar: protein malnutrition.. protruberant abdomen, EDEMA,fatty liver, flaky paint dermatosis, hair changes, and APATHY...
Marasmus: caloric deprivation, muscle wasting, skin changes, no edema, and child is ALERT..