Hungry diarrhoea is seen in-
Correct Answer: Marasmos
Description: (Ref: Davidson, Ed. 18th, Pg-516) KWASHIORKAR MARASMUS * There is sufficient calorie intake but protein deficiency. * Overal lack of calories due to starvation. * Common in children between 6 months and 3 years of * Common in infants under 1 year of age. * Wasting of muscles but preserved adipose tissues. * Wasting of all tissues including muscles and adipose tissue * Localized or generalized oedema present. * Oedema absent. * Enlarged fatty liver. * No hepatic enlargement. * Flag sign- alternate bands of light and dark hair. * Monkey like face, protuberant abdomen, thin limbs.
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