Term
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Definition
Global energy deficiency
Emaciation
High morbitdity |
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Term
| Kwashiokor (2 key points) |
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Definition
Severe proteindeficiency
Emaciation AND oedema
Worse that MArasmus |
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Term
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Definition
| Mix of Marasmus and Kwashiokor |
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Term
| Vitamin C deficiency (3 outcomes) |
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Definition
Haemorrhage
Hyperkeratosis (thickening of skin)
Haematological abnormalities |
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Term
| Vitamin K (1 cause, source, problems) |
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Definition
From green leafy vegetables
Causes bleeding (nose bleed, internal haemorrhage/blood blisters)
Could be caused by fat malabsorption |
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Term
| Vitamin A deficiency (1 cause, 3 signs, sources) |
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Definition
Comes from: dairy foods, liver, beef
Night blindness
Broken nails
Bitot spots (keratin in the pupils)
Could be caused by fat malabsorption (pancreatic/liver) |
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Term
| Thiamine B1 deficiency (source, signs) |
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Definition
Comes from: meat, fish, egg, vegetables
Signs are similar to those of an alcoholic (neuromuscular) |
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