Name ;OLAWUYI MUQTADIR OREDOLAPO

COUSE AFE 101

DEPARTMENT ;ACCOUNTING

KWASHIOKORl.

Description of kwashiorkor kwashiorkor is a life-threatening and debilitating form of malnutrition. It’s caused by a lack of protein in your diet. Kwashiorkor is also commonly seen in low- and lower-middle-income regions facing famine.

Signs and symptoms of kwashiorkor

The symptoms of kwashiorkor include;

• damaged immune system, which can lead to more frequent and severe infections

• irritability.

• flaky rash

• shock.

• change in skin and hair colour (to a rust colour) and texture

• fatigue

• diarrhea

• loss of muscle mass

• failure to grow or gain weight

• edema (swelling) of the ankles, feet, and belly

SUSCEPTIBLES

If kwashiorkor is suspected, your doctor will first examine you to check for an enlarged liver (hepatomegaly) and swelling. Next, blood and urine tests may be ordered to measure the level of protein and sugar in your blood.

Other tests may be performed on your blood and urine to measure signs of malnutrition and lack of protein. These tests may look for muscle breakdown and assess kidney function, overall health, and growth. These tests include: arterial blood gas, blood urea nitrogen , urinalysis e.t.c.

TREATMENT

Kwashiorkor can be corrected by eating more protein and more calories overall, especially if treatment is started early.

You may first be given more calories in the form of carbohydrates, sugars, and fats. Once these calories provide energy, you will be given foods with proteins. Foods must be introduced and calories should be increased slowly because you have been without proper nutrition for a long period. Your body may need to adjust to the increased intake.

Your doctor will also recommend long-term vitamin and mineral supplementation to your diet.

Prevention and control of kwashiorkor.

Kwashiorkor can be prevented by making sure you eat enough calories and protein- rich foods. Dietary guidelines from the Institute of Medicine recommend that 10 to 35 percent of adults’ daily calories come from protein. Five to 20 percent of young children’s and 10 to 30 percent of older children and teenagers’ daily calories should come from protein.

Protein can be found in foods like:

• seafood

• eggs • lean meat

• beans

• peas

• nuts

• seeds Children and older adults, the two groups who most commonly experience kwashiorkor as a result of abuse or neglect, will display typical symptoms of the condition. The most visible symptoms are swelling of the ankles, feet, and belly. In some cases of abuse or neglect, these symptoms may also accompany other signs of mistreatment

If you suspect a person is in immediate danger because of abuse or neglect, call 911 right away.

CAUSES OF KWASHIORKOR

Kwashiorkor is caused by a lack of protein in the diet. Every cell in your body contains protein. You need protein in your diet for your body to repair cells and make new cells. A healthy human body regenerates cells in this way constantly. Protein is also especially important for growth during childhood and pregnancy. If the body lacks protein, growth and normal body functions will begin to shut down, and kwashiorkor may develop.

MODE OF TRANSMISSION

Kwashiokor is not transmittable diease.it is caused by a person not getting the appropriate balance of classes of food.it is not communicable.

The incubation period of kwashiorkor starts when a person neglects protein in his balance diet. same as what causes the causes of kwashiorkor.

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