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Malnutrition
Lack of sufficient nutrients in the body.

Common
More than 1 million cases per year (India)

Medium-term: resolves within months

Usually self-treatable

Usually self-diagnosable

Lab tests or imaging rarely required

Malnutrition occurs when the body doesn't get enough nutrients. Causes
include a poor diet, digestive conditions or another disease.
Symptoms are fatigue, dizziness and weight loss. Untreated malnutrition
can cause physical or mental disability.
Treatment must address any underlying conditions and replace missing
nutrients.

Ages affected
0-2
3-5
6-13
14-18
19-40
41-60
60+

Symptoms

Usually self-diagnosable
Symptoms are fatigue, dizziness and weight loss. Untreated malnutrition
can cause physical or mental disability.

People may experience:

Developmental: failure to thrive, short stature, or slow growth
Whole body: dizziness, fatigue, or water-electrolyte imbalance
Muscular: muscle weakness or loss of muscle
Also common: weight loss

Consult a doctor for medical advice

Note: The information you see describes what usually happens with a medical condition, but
doesn't apply to everyone. This information isn't medical advice, so make sure that you
contact a health care provider if you have a medical problem. If you think you may have a
medical emergency, call your doctor or a emergency number immediately.
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more

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