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Malnutrition, BMI is a key measure (weight in kg divided by height in metres squared): 17-18.5 - mild malnutrition. 16-17 - moderate malnutrition. <16 - sever...
IUGR is a clinical definition and applies to neonates born with clinical features of malnutrition and in-utero growth restriction, irrespective of their birth weight percentile. A baby ...
Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is a rare condition characterised by a loss of serum protein into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, resulting in hypoproteinaemia which can be complicated by oedema, as...
A high level of malnutrition has been reported in adults in hospital and is linked to poor clinical outcome. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] The results of studies have suggested that nutritional suppor...
The digestion and absorption of nutrients within the gastrointestinal tract requires a complex interaction between motor, secretory, digestive and absorptive processes that are vulnerable to various p...
Babies and toddlers may have signs of malnutrition and poor growth (failure to thrive) but this is unusual unless they have the rare congenital form.
Reduced immunity - malnutrition, immunocompromise or cystic fibrosis. Institutions - eg, children in nurseries, and their carers.
However, it is very common in developing countries where protein-energy malnutrition and intestinal infections such as worms are more common. Vitamin A deficiency is the biggest cause of p...
It is commonly linked to prolonged, severe alcohol intake and malnutrition. It is most frequently seen in middle-aged or elderly alcoholic males. [ 1 ] Marchiafava-Bignami syndrome epi...
Greatly reduced absorption of food from the bowel (malnutrition). Increased risk of bowel cancer (especially ulcerative colitis). IBD can also cause problems affecting other parts...
It is more common in poorer countries where malnutrition is more common. There are studies to show it is increasing in the United States amongst people reliant on fast food restaurants.
Chronic pancreatitis Cystic fibrosis Crohn's disease Specific food intolerance and allergy Zollinger-ellison syndrome Coeliac disease Malabsorption Gastrointestinal malabsorption Whipple's dis...
This can be in the form of nutritional advice, support and supplementation. [ 1 ] Oral, enteral or parenteral nutritional support, alone or in combination, should be considered for all people who are...
Hirschsprung's disease (a rare condition that can cause poo to become stuck in the bowel). Malnutrition (not having enough food, not eating the right food, or not being able to absorb ...
These complications include: Dehydration as a result of repeated vomiting. Malnutrition, when your body is not getting enough nutrients. This can vary from mild to severe.
These include chronic kidney disease , tuberculosis , chronic heart failure and malnutrition. We don't fully understand why the anaemia happens but it may be partly due to reduced pro...
Children who are repeatedly infected with schistosomiasis can develop anaemia, malnutrition and learning difficulties. How do you get schistosomiasis? Schistosomiasis is a tropical dise...
Renal insufficiency . [ 7 ] Organ or stem cell transplantation . [ 7 ] Iron overload . [ 1 ] Burns . [ 5 ] Broad-spectrum antibiotics. [ 1 ] Malnutrition . Extremes...
Drug abuse, heavy smoking . Malnutrition, social isolation . Psychological - for example: Stressful life events.
Complications [ 5 ] Rectal prolapse . Malnutrition . Heavy infections may cause anaemia . Prolonged infections may lead to growth and developmental delay in children.