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The history of protein energy malnutrition includes a [[failure to thrive]] in children under 1 year of age especially after they have just been [[Weaning|weaned]] of [[breast milk]]. Some common signs and symptoms include [[failure to thrive]], [[fatigue]], [[irritability]], changes in [[Skin changes|skin]] and [[Hair analysis|hair pigment]], [[Wasting|decreased muscle mass]], [[diarrhea]], increased | The history of protein-energy malnutrition includes a [[failure to thrive]] in children under 1 year of age especially after they have just been [[Weaning|weaned]] of [[breast milk]]. Some common signs and symptoms include [[failure to thrive]], [[fatigue]], [[irritability]], changes in [[Skin changes|skin]] and [[Hair analysis|hair pigment]], [[Wasting|decreased muscle mass]], [[diarrhea]], increased occurrence of severe [[infections]] due to damaged [[immune system]], [[edema]] and [[hepatomegaly]]. | ||
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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
The history of protein energy malnutrition includes a [[failure to thrive]] in children under 1 year of [[age]] especially after they have just been [[Weaning|weaned]] of [[breast milk]]. It is important to | The history of protein-energy malnutrition includes a [[failure to thrive]] in children under 1 year of [[age]] especially after they have just been [[Weaning|weaned]] of [[breast milk]]. It is important to document a detailed [[History & Symptoms|history]] of the kind of [[food]] that the [[infant]] eats. An [[infant]] affected by protein-energy malnutrition has a history of eating a meal that is deficient in [[protein]] for a prolonged period. A history of [[Infections|recurrent infections]] is usually present due to a [[Immune system|poorly developed immune system]] and living in crowded environment. [[Skin changes|Changes in skin]] with peeling and flaking of [[skin]], that is usually reported by the mother of the [[infant]]. | ||
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Less common symptoms seen in patients with protein energy malnutrition include: | Less common symptoms seen in patients with protein-energy malnutrition include: | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]
Overview
The history of protein-energy malnutrition includes a failure to thrive in children under 1 year of age especially after they have just been weaned of breast milk. Some common signs and symptoms include failure to thrive, fatigue, irritability, changes in skin and hair pigment, decreased muscle mass, diarrhea, increased occurrence of severe infections due to damaged immune system, edema and hepatomegaly.
History and Symptoms
History
The history of protein-energy malnutrition includes a failure to thrive in children under 1 year of age especially after they have just been weaned of breast milk. It is important to document a detailed history of the kind of food that the infant eats. An infant affected by protein-energy malnutrition has a history of eating a meal that is deficient in protein for a prolonged period. A history of recurrent infections is usually present due to a poorly developed immune system and living in crowded environment. Changes in skin with peeling and flaking of skin, that is usually reported by the mother of the infant.
Common symptoms
Common symptoms of protein energy malnutrition include:[1]
- Failure to thrive
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Changes in skin and hair pigment
- Decreased muscle mass
- Diarrhea
- Increased and more severe infections due to damaged immune system
- Edema
- Hepatomegaly
Less common symptoms
Less common symptoms seen in patients with protein-energy malnutrition include:
References
- ↑ Uwaegbute, Ada C. (1991). "Weaning practices and weaning foods of the Hausas, Yorubas and Ibos of Nigeria". Ecology of Food and Nutrition. 26 (2): 139–153. doi:10.1080/03670244.1991.9991197. ISSN 0367-0244.