Marasmus
One of the most serious form of protein energy malnutrition in the world.
Deficiency- cause due to deficiency of calories
Child appearance- child looks like lean, thin, skinny due to severe muscle wasting.
Digestive system- dehydration is present
Weight- weight loss is more
Edema- oedema is absent
Mental status - child mental status is intact. not impaired
Face appearance- old man's face, skin become wrinkle
Appetite- appetite is good
Skin- wrinkled skin,.old appearance
Hepatic - hepatic changes
Hair- hair changes
Stomach- stomach shrinks
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