Common symptoms of infant malnutrition

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When children are young, there will always be some diseases, especially malnutrition in children. We should know that malnutrition of children will bring serious threat to their growth and development. Parents must pay attention to the treatment actively. So, what are the symptoms of malnutrition? Let's take a look.

Common symptoms of infant malnutrition

1、 Degree of malnutrition: normal mental state. Body weight is 15% - 25% lower than normal, abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness is 0.8 cm - 0.4 cm, dry skin, height does not affect.

2、 Degree malnutrition: low spirits, restlessness, muscle tension weakening, muscle relaxation, weight 25% - 40% lower than normal, abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness less than 0.4cm, pale and dry skin, dull hair, height lower than normal.

3、 Degree malnutrition: mental depression, somnolence and restlessness alternately appear, mental retardation, muscle atrophy, low muscle tension, weight below normal more than 40%, abdominal subcutaneous fat disappear, forehead wrinkles, showing the face of the elderly. The skin is pale, dry, inelastic, the hair is dry, the height is obviously lower than normal, there are often hypothermia, slow pulse, loss of appetite, constipation, severe cases can appear malnutrition edema due to serum albumin reduction.

matters needing attention

For the knowledge of malnutrition, I believe parents have a certain understanding and mastery. Once the child has the above symptoms, it is necessary to consider that the child may suffer from malnutrition. It seems that the disease is not a serious disease, but it can not be improved for a long time, and the harm to children is also great. The earlier treatment, the better for the growth and health of children. Don't let the disease bring more trouble to children.