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severe protein malnutrition causing edema and hair thinning

Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition caused by a deficiency in dietary protein. It is characterized by symptoms such as edema (swelling, often in the legs and abdomen), an enlarged liver, thinning hair, and a weakened immune system. This condition is most commonly seen in children in developing countries where food scarcity is prevalent.

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• Protein Deficiency
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
• Negative Nitrogen Balance
• Muscle Atrophy
• Lipoid Proteinosis
• Cushing's syndrome
• Acanthosis