Marasmus is a type of protein-energy malnutrition that can affect anyone but is mainly seen in children. You can get marasmus if you have a severe deficiency of nutrients like calories, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. lack of food and nutrients can cause both the body and mind to suffer. Children with severe marasmus tend to appear tired and bored.
Severe protein and calorie deficiency in children can result in loss of fat and muscle mass. The most common symptom of marasmus is being underweight due to malnourishment.
The main causes affecting all ages include:
Poverty and food scarcity.
Wasting diseases such as AIDS.
Infections that cause chronic diarrhea.
Anorexia.
Inadequate breastfeeding or early weaning of infants.
Child abuse/neglect.
The external causes of Marasmus are;
Visible wasting of fat and muscle.
Prominent skeleton.
Head appears large for the body.
Face may appear old and wizened.
Dry, loose skin.
Dry, brittle hair or hair loss.
The best way to prevent marasmus is to eat a healthy, balanced diet, drink adequate water.
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