So, these were the few major differences between marasmus and kwashiorkor. The deficiency of protein in the diet leads to malnutrition. Differences between marasmus and kwashiorkor all medical stuff. Malnutricion marasmo kwashiorkor unmsm juliodiciembre 20 by natyta okz. Enfermedades nutricionales patologia estructural y funcional. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Although kwashiorkor can affect people of all ages, its more common in children than adults. There are two extreme protein deficiency malnutrition defects that exists in infants and pre school childs. Desnutricion marasmo,kwashiorkor, obesidad en pediatria dr, simon maldonado julian hospital materno infantil inguaran slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Trastornos nutricionales en pediatria marasmo, kwashiorkor, mixta.
Desnutricion marasmo,kwashiorkor, obesidad en pediatria. Links to pubmed are also available for selected references. Kwashiorkor is a form of severe protein malnutrition characterized by edema and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates. These are one of the most common nutrition disorders in most of the under developed or developing countries. It is decreased or normal in kwashiorkor while increased in marasmus. Kwashiorkor is rare in developed countries such as the uk, but it can occasionally happen as a result of severe neglect, longterm illness, a lack of knowledge about good nutrition, or a very restricted diet.
Data obtained from studies in central america pertaining to aspects of the. Kwashiorkor kwasheorkor is a form of severe malnutrition that affects children living in poverty in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. Desnutricion, marasmo y kwashiorkor cabrera cabrera, jesus gerardo 2. Mar 30, 2016 desnutricion marasmo,kwashiorkor, obesidad en pediatria dr, simon maldonado julian hospital materno infantil inguaran slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Kwashiorkor stunts growth and causes children to have bloated bellies and thin arms and legs. Although kwashiorkor can affect people of all ages, its more common in.
Kwashiorkor is a form of severe proteinenergy malnutrition characterized by edema, irritability, anorexia, ulcerating dermatoses, and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates. Marasmo y kwashiorkor pediatria from leslie pascua. It is caused by sufficient calorie intake, but with insufficient protein consumption, which distinguishes it from marasmus. Kwashiorkor is the accumulation of liquid in the tissues. It affects the poor infants and children who are malnourished. Desnutricion energeticoproteinica nutriologia medica esther casanueva. Children with kwashiorkor often develop irritability and anorexia. Malnutricion marasmo kwashiorkor unmsm juliodiciembre 20.
More advanced signs are poor growth, lack of stamina, loss of muscle mass, swelling, abnormal hair sparse, thin, often streaky red or gray hair in darkskinned children, and abnormal skin that darkens in irritated but not sunexposed areas. Comumente, a doenca pode ser combatida com uma dieta equilibrada, rica em proteinas e vitaminas, como graos, laticinios, legumes e sementes oleaginosas como nozes e amendoas. Kwashiorkor cases occur in areas of famine or poor food supply. Baixe no formato docx, pdf, txt ou leia online no scribd. Early signs include apathy, drowsiness, and irritability. Differences between marasmus and kwashiorkor all medical. Kwashiorkor herbal treatment, prevention, symptoms, causes. Malnutricion marasmo kwashiorkor unmsm juliodiciembre.