<unk>  is defined by measurements that fall below 2 standard deviations under the normal weight for age (underweight), height for age (stunting) and weight for height (wasting).<unk>  is a nutritional deficiency resulting from either inadequate<unk>  (caloric) or<unk>  intake and manifesting as either marasmus or kwashiorkor. Marasmus is characterized by wasting of body tissues, particularly muscles and subcutaneous fat, and is usually a result of severe restrictions in<unk>  intake. Kwashiorkor affects mainly children, is characterized by edema (particularly ascites), and is usually the result of severe restrictions in<unk>  intake. However, both types can be present simultaneously (marasmic-kwashiokor) and mask<unk>  due to the presence of edema. Treatment involves prompt resuscitation, identification of co-morbidities like dehydration and infections. The presence of severe of hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, electrolyte imbalance or an underlying HIV infection is associated with poorer prognosis among patients with<unk> .
Protein energy malnutrition
Malnutrition
Glucose-galactose malabsorption
Bile acid malabsorption
Pancreatic insufficiency
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth syndrome
Starvation
Sucrose intolerance