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Results 1 - 10 of 98 for Malnutrition
  1. Kwashiorkor 
    Kwashiorkor is a form of malnutrition that occurs when there is not enough protein in the diet. ... often lead to a lack of food, causing malnutrition. Kwashiorkor is rare in children in the United ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001604.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Malnutrition 
    Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients. ... There are many types of malnutrition, and they have different ... due to food not being available Eating disorders Problems with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000404.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Total parenteral nutrition 
    ... York, NY: Pearson; 2017:chap 16. Ziegler TR. Malnutrition: assessment and support. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000177.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. D-xylose absorption 
    ... test if you have: Persistent diarrhea Signs of malnutrition Unexplained weight loss This test is primarily used ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003606.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Cryptosporidium enteritis 
    ... loss of muscle and body mass (wasting) and malnutrition. The major risk factor is drinking water that ... many times a day General sick feeling ( malaise ) Malnutrition and weight loss (in severe cases) Nausea
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000617.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Noma 
    ... immune system. Risk factors include: A type of malnutrition called Kwashiorkor , and other forms of severe protein malnutrition Poor sanitation and dirty living conditions Disorders such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001342.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Rumination disorder 
    ... mistaken for rumination disorder. Rumination disorder can cause malnutrition . The following lab tests can measure how severe the malnutrition is and determine what nutrients need to be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001539.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Congenital nephrotic syndrome 
    ... may be high. There may be signs of malnutrition. A urinalysis reveals fat and large amounts of ... The disorder often leads to infection, malnutrition, and kidney failure. ... die within the first year. Congenital nephrotic syndrome ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001576.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Anorexia 
    ... age and height). For severe and life-threatening malnutrition , the person may need to be fed through ... minerals, and other important nutrients in the body ( malnutrition ) Seizures due to fluid or sodium loss from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000362.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Immunodeficiency disorders 
    ... complication of diseases such as HIV/AIDS and malnutrition (especially if the person does not eat enough ... Good nutrition may prevent acquired immunodeficiency caused by malnutrition.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000818.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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