Marasmus

Introduction: Marasmus

Marasmus: A form of malnutrition caused by a severe deficiency of both protein and calories. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Marasmus is available below.

Symptoms of Marasmus

• Growth retardation
• Muscle wasting
• Impaired immunity
• Lethargy
• Vomiting

See full list of 7 symptoms of Marasmus

Medical Textbooks Online about Marasmus

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Wrongly Diagnosed with Marasmus?

• Underlying causes of Marasmus (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Marasmus

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More information about causes of Marasmus:

• Marasmus as a complication caused by other conditions
• Marasmus as a symptom
• Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Marasmus

Treatments for Marasmus

• Vitamin B5 - possibly used for treatment of related vitamin B5 deficiency

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Patient Surveys for Marasmus

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Reseach about Marasmus

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Clinical Trials for Marasmus

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Marasmus include:

• Effects of Gynecological Age on LH Sensitivity to Energy Availability - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)

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Statistics for Marasmus

• Medical statistics for Marasmus
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Marasmus
• Death and Mortality statistics for Marasmus
• Society statistics for Marasmus

Stories from Users Related to Marasmus

• malnutrition, starvation, depression
• Severe childhood starvation

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Definitions of Marasmus:

Extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders - (Source - WordNet 2.1)