Marasmus
MARASMUS
- Marasmus is a state in which all body fat stored has been exhausted due to starvation without systemic inflammation.
ETIOLOGY
- Poor feeding habits
- Physical defect
- Anorexia nervosa
CLINICAL FEATURES
- Growth retardation
- Loss of subcutaneous fat
- Wasting of muscles
- Infections
- Chronic diarrhea
- Vocarious appetite
- Monkey facies
- Baggy pant appearance
- Weight loss
LAB DIAGNOSIS
- Blood urea is low
- Blood glucose is low
TREATMENT
- Dietary intake including protein, vitamins, minerals
- Intake of liquid diet
Exam Important
- Marasmus is a state in which all body fat stored has been exhausted due to starvation without systemic inflammation.
CLINICAL FEATURES
- Growth retardation
- Loss of subcutaneous fat
- Wasting of muscles
- Infections
- Chronic diarrhea
- Vocarious appetite
- Monkey facies
- Baggy pant appearance
- Weight loss
LAB DIAGNOSIS
- Blood urea is low
- Blood glucose is low
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