How to cure Kwashiorkor?
Kwashiorkor : It is a disease of protein malnutrition which impacts mainly children. It is commonly found in developing nations due to the eruptions of famines and droughts. This disease was identified & defined in Ghana (in year 1930). [Photo Credit] The nursing Infant gets the required amount of amino acid through breastfeeding. But when child is weaned and does not receive milk or meat properly, likely to develop kwashiorkor. There is a lack of maternal understanding regarding balanced diet among women which also contributes to the problem. Symptoms of Kwashiorkor : 1. Distended belly is most common symptom of kwashiorkor. 2. Other symptoms may include changes in skin pigmentation, decreased muscle mass, coma, diarrhea, failure to gain weight and grow. 3. It may also result in increased and more severe infections due to damaged immune system, rash (dermatitis), generalized edema & reddish pigmentation of hair. 4.Physiological & mental changes may include renal failure,...