{"id":5222,"date":"2018-06-28T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T01:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=5222"},"modified":"2021-01-14T13:02:05","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T07:32:05","slug":"what-is-malnutrition-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/what-is-malnutrition-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Malnutrition: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis &#038; Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We always talk about conditions related to overeating like obesity but we never talk or discuss undereating or undernutrition. So today in this blog I will discuss the condition due to undernutrition which is <strong>MALNUTRITION<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Malnutrition is basically a serious condition that occurs when the <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/summer-season-tips-for-health-beauty-and-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diet<\/a> which you are taking does not contain the right amount of essential nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Malnutrition also means &#8220;poor nutrition&#8221; as well as can refer to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undernutrition \u2013 when you are not taking enough nutrients.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overnutrition \u2013 when you are taking more nutrients than your body need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In other words, we can say that the condition results due to a lack of food or from poor diet. It happens when the intake of essential nutrients or energy in the <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/9-secrets-for-brighter-and-whiter-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">body<\/a> is too low, too high, or poorly balanced.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undernutrition in the body can also lead to delayed growth, while a diet that provides too many nutrients, but not necessarily balanced, ultimately leads to <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-news\/new-research-obesity-young-children-impact-liver-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">obesity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In some cases, the undernutrition may arise from a bad health condition like an eating disorder or a chronic illness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Recently, according to the World Health Organization, the malnutrition condition is the serious single threat to global public health.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/cellulite-with-better-6-myths-and-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">Know Your Cellulite Better With Myths and Facts<strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is\u00a0Malnutrition?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is a term used to refer to the condition in which the body does not get enough nutrients for its proper function. The condition may range from mild to severe and life-threatening possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The condition may be a result of starvation, in which a person has a low intake of calories, or it may be linked to a deficiency of one particular nutrient like vitamin C deficiency.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The condition can also occur because a person cannot properly absorb or digest nutrients from the diet he\/she is consuming.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">in today&#8217;s life, the malnutrition has remained a significant global problem, especially in some developing countries like India.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Symptoms of Malnutrition?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several symptoms of the conditions which can be shown by a person including;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lack of appetite<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tiredness and irritability<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Always feeling cold<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Loss of fat, body tissue, and muscle mass<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Greater risk of getting sick<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Inability to concentrate<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Longer healing time for wounds<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Greater risk of complications after surgery<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Depression<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Breathing problem<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reduced sex drive and problems with fertility<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">The skin may become dry, inelastic, thin, pale, and cold<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hair becomes dry and sparse, falling out easily<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Eventually, there may be a heart failure and respiratory failure, or the person may become unresponsive.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Due to the condition, children may show a lack of growth with tired feeling all the time and irritable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even with treatment, a person can show long-term effects on a mental function as well as digestive problems may persist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What<\/strong> are the Causes of Malnutrition?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several causes of malnutrition including;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Low intake of food<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mental health problems<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Social and mobility problems<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Digestive disorders and stomach conditions<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alcoholism<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lack of breastfeeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(You Might Also Like To Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/9-secrets-for-brighter-and-whiter-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">9 Secrets For Brighter And Whiter Teeth That Nobody Will Tell You<strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is the Process of <strong>Malnutrition<\/strong> Diagnosis?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is 5 step easy process for diagnosing the condition including;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Measure weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI) and provide a score.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Note the actual percentage of unplanned weight loss and provide a score to your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Identify any physical or mental health condition and score.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Add all the scores from above steps to obtain an overall risk score.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Last but not the least, use local guidelines to develop a care plan for yourself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Treatments for\u00a0Malnutrition?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Specifically, the treatment of the condition only depending on what&#8217;s caused a person to become malnourished.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the treatment process, dietary changes are the main method for malnutrition. If a person is undernourished, he\/she may need to increase the nutritional content of the <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/women-child-care\/top-11-best-foods-for-breast-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food<\/a>, with or without taking other types of nutritional supplements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the person is unable to take enough diet to meet his\/her nutritional needs than the person may need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">A feeding tube to provide nutrients directly into the digestive system.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">A drip to provide fluids and nutrients directly into a vein.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The condition of malnutrition is caused due to having an inadequate diet or having a problem absorbing nutrients from food. The condition can be caused due to many reasons such as having reduced mobility and a long-term health condition. The condition can also be treated easily.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/summer-season-tips-for-health-beauty-and-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">Summer Season Tips for Health, Beauty, and Diet<strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We always talk about conditions related to overeating like obesity but we never talk or discuss undereating or undernutrition. 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