Kwashikor : cause, symptoms and treatment

Today we will learn about what is kwashikor disease, the main reason for its occurrence, its symptoms and treatment.

1.What is kwashikor disease:-  Disease due to deficiency of protein in the body is called kwashikor.

2.Cause of kwashikor:-Lack of protein in food is the main reason for having kwashiorkor disease.
Due to poverty, people are not able to take sufficient amount of protein in food, due to which they become malnourished.  Mostly young children suffer from this disease.  Adolescent and pregnant women are in high need of protein-rich food.

3.Symptos of kwashikor:-Following are the symptoms of kwashiorkor disease-

1.The stomach of children becomes bloated.

2.They feel less hungry.

3.Their nature becomes irritable.

4.The skin becomes pale and dry and starts to crack through black scars.

5.Eyes are contoured and shattered inside.  This condition is called Marasmus disease.


4.Treatment of kwashikor disease:-

1.Children, adolescents, pregnant, women, etc. suffering from this disease should consume plenty of protein rich food.

2.And the person suffering from this disease must contact the doctor.




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