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Symptoms could include:
- Diarrhea
- Dermatitis
- Irritable Mood
- Lethargy
- Muscle Wasting
- Short Stature
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Failure to Gain Weight
- Abdominal Swelling
- Discoloration of Sk...
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Child Not Growing
- Shock
- Coma
- Loss of Consciousne...
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Brittle Hair
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Hair Color Change
- Baby's Soft Spot - ...
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Changes in skin pigment; Coma (late stage) Decreased muscle mass; Diarrhea; Failure to gain weight and grow; Fatigue; Hair changes (change in color or texture) Increased and more severe infections due to damaged immune system; Irritability; Large ...
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Diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool. Diarrhea is considered chronic (long-term) when you have had loose or frequent stools for more than 4 weeks.
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To most persons, diarrhea means an increased frequency or softer consistency of bowel movements; however, the medical definition is more exact than this. Diarrhea best correlates with an increase in stool weight; stool weights above 300 g per day ...
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Dermatitis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the skin.
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Dermatitis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the skin.
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Dermatitis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the skin.
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Irritability is an excessive response to stimuli.
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It is normal to have periods of low energy when one needs to rest and recuperate. However, if low energy persists and a person continually feels sluggish, disinterested in life, and has low energy, the situation should be investigated by a physician.
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Muscle atrophy is the wasting or loss of muscle tissue.
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Short stature refers to any person who is significantly below the average height for a person of the same age and sex. The term often refers to children or adolescents who are significantly below the average height of their peers.
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A swollen abdomen is when your belly area is bigger than usual. See also: Abdominal girth
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Cyanosis is a bluish color to the skin or mucus membranes due to a lack of oxygen in the blood.
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Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires immediate medical treatment and can get worse very rapidly.
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Shock is a medical emergency in which the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood. This deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen (carried in the blood) and allows the buildup of waste products. Shock can result ...
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Shock occurs when the body's organs and tissues do not receive an adequate flow of blood . Inadequate blood flow deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen and allows the buildup of waste products. Shock is a medical emergency and can result in ser...
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Coma, from the Greek word "koma," meaning deep sleep, is a state of extreme unresponsiveness, in which an individual exhibits no voluntary movement or behavior. Furthermore, in a deep coma, even painful stimuli (actions which, when performed on a ...
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Coma, from the Greek word koma , meaning deep sleep, is a state of extreme unresponsiveness, in which an individual exhibits no voluntary movement or behavior. Furthermore, in a deep coma, even painful stimuli (actions which, when performed on a h...
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Unconsciousness is when a person is unable to respond to people and activities. Often, this is called a coma or being in a comatose state. Other changes in awareness can occur without becoming unconscious. Medically, these are called "altered ment...
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Sunken fontanelles are an obvious curving in of the "soft spot" in an infant's head. See also: Fontanelles - bulging
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