What are the symptoms of protein malnutrition syndrome? How to treat protein malnutrition syndrome?

Everyone's body structure and physical fitness are different, so the symptoms of protein malnutrition will also be different. The degree of protein deficiency is related to the patient's age, comorbidities, etc. Everything has a general rule, so what are the general symptoms of protein malnutrition? Let's take a look at it together.

1. Protein malnutrition syndrome is generally rare. It mainly occurs in children in economically backward countries and regions with a history of protein deficiency. After weaning, they mainly eat cassava and other foods. The main manifestations are apathy, lethargy, anorexia, and slow movements. The skin of the face, limbs, and perineum is dry, accompanied by pigmentation, hyperkeratosis, and fish scales. The hair is sparse, dry and dull, brittle and easy to break. Hypothermia, hypotension, and low body weight. Due to systemic edema, the body weight may be normal sometimes, bradycardia, hepatomegaly, pleural effusion, ascites, limb emaciation, edema, mild anemia, and may be accompanied by vitamin deficiency.

2. There are not many characteristic manifestations of marasmus. The degree of apathy, lethargy, hypothermia, hypotension, and bradycardia of the patient is milder than that of protein malnutrition syndrome. Poor appetite, low body weight, significant muscle wasting, emaciation, but no edema. Dry skin, poor elasticity, no dermatitis. Fine, dry, and dull hair. Thin abdominal wall, no hepatomegaly; mild anemia may occur.

3. Secondary malnutrition is the most common type in clinical practice. The clinical manifestations vary and are largely related to the primary disease. Mild cases may only manifest as growth and development disorders in children and lighter weight in adults. Severe cases may manifest as reduced subcutaneous fat in the face and limbs. Skeletal muscle is significantly consumed, especially the interosseous muscles and elbow muscles. The skin is dry and loose, and the hair is thin and easy to break. If the plasma protein is very low, it may cause edema. There are clinical manifestations of the primary disease itself.

The above is an introduction to the symptoms of protein malnutrition. Through the above understanding, I believe you have a certain understanding of protein malnutrition. Understanding protein malnutrition is beneficial for us to receive treatment in time. The body's needs for various nutrients have a relative value. If this standard is not met, the body will feel uncomfortable. Therefore, we should pay attention to the balanced intake of various nutrients in our lives to maintain good health.