Kwashiorkor is a severe form of undernourishment caused primarily by

protein loss, in some underdeveloped countries where there’s a shortage of

protein and other vital nutrients in their diet, it is most prevalent in pediatric
patients, particularly children. Resulting in a predominantly bloated
stomach due to enlarged liver, edema, depleted muscle, dermatitis,
dehydration, GH deficiency, hair loss, and other complications in the body's
processes wherein protein is synthesized. Kwashiorkor can often be
identified by examining a child's appearance including their care and diet.
Early detection of kwashiorkor allows for the use of ready-to-use
therapeutic food or specially prepared milk-based feeds to treat the
condition. However, if it is treated in a hospital/clinic setting, the patient is
fed with nutrient and vitamin-rich food starting with modest amounts only as
this patient is most likely to be anorexic, rehydration, vitamin supplements,
and antibiotics since the patient are prone to infections.

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https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23099-kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkor. (2022, August 28). National Health Service UK.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kwashiorkor