Question 1

please explain what are some symptoms of marasmus?

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FAILURE TO GAIN WT-: Then loss of weight until emaciation results, loss of skin turgor, wrinkled/loose skin as subcutaneous fat disappears, appearance becomes shrunken and wizened. Abdomen may be distended or flat with visible intestinal pattern. Muscle atrophy with resultant hypotonia, temperature- subnormal, slow pulse rate, low bmr. Listlessness, diminished appetite. Constipated or starvation diarrhea with mucous...

Question 2

please advise what is marasmus and what are its symptoms?

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See below: "marasmus is one of the 3 forms of serious protein-energy malnutrition (pem). The other 2 forms are kwashiorkor (kw) and marasmic kw. These forms  represent a group of pathologic conditions associated with a nutritional and energy deficit occurring in young children from developing countries at the time of weaning. Marasmus is a condition caused by a deficiency in calories and energy"(medscape.Com.

Question 3

effects of marasmus on the body?

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Severe: Marasmus is one tyoe of serious protein-energy malnutrition. Marasmus is a condition primarily caused by a deficiency in calories and energy. Marasmus results in not only high mortality (even for hospitalized children), without any improvement over the last 2 decades, and also results in morbidity, stunted linear growth, and compromised neurological development.

Question 4

what happened if marasmus is not treated for a long?

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Depends on age: In general, it is a very dangerous situation if the body is not getting enough protein.  Ultimately it will result in death if not addressed.  In young children  it can result in poor development and growth of the brain.

Question 5

i was wondering what are the precautions for marasmus?

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MARASMUS: Make sure to eat a balanced diet with appropriate caloric intake. Treat if there is any underlying cause. Get a nutrition consult.

Question 6

what are the difference between kwashiokor & marasmus?

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Starvation diseases: They are both diseases that arise from an inadequate diet and starvation.  Kids with marasmus have dry loose baggy skin.  Kwashiokor children have malabsorption, diarrhea, edema and bloated abdomens.  The findings in kwashiorkor are due to profound profound protein malnutrition while marasmus is from a total lack of nutrition in general

Question 7

hi doctors, can you tell me what is marasmus and the proper plan of care?

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See below: Marasmus has been thought to result from inadequate energy intake and is better described as nonedematous protein /energy malnutrition. 
Treatment include initial phase of hydration &amp; antibiotic treatment followed by continued antibiotic therapy and introduction of diet providing maintenance amount of protein and energy along with adequate electrolytes, trace minerals and vitamins (second phase).

Question 8

why the deficit in height is less in kwashiorkor tgan in marasmus & marasmuc kwo?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition exam: It sounds like you have a nutrition exam or assignment you're working on. There are many important differences between kwashiorkor and marasmus including protein calorie malnutrition, lymphopenia, a typical appearance, etc. it's an important subject to learn.

Question 9

help doctors! what're the treatments for marasmus?

Accepted Answer

MARASMUS Is a form: Of protein energy malnutrition. Inadequate calorie intake due to insufficient diet, metabolic, congenital malformations are causes, resulting in emaciation. Immediate management of acute problems, e.g. Diarrhea, dehydration, sepsis, etc first. Then administration of adequate, concentrated balanced diet with micronutrients/vitamins supplementations. Amount be increased gradually as per tolerance.

Question 10

is the loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue of the face in marasmus the  first sign ? 
and does the child with marasmus has hypothermia?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss of FTT: (Failure to Thrive) would be first signs of nutrition deprivation and in a child would be expected to be noted first in overall growth and especially loose skin on buttocks and thighs and arms, but may be easier to noticed on face.  Eyes will get sunken quite quickly with dehydration,  which may have a different cause.  Fatigue, irritability are common.  Hypothermia would not be a first sign.

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