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Desnutrición - Symptom

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Nutrición inadecuada

Síntomas:

Los síntomas varían y dependen de lo que esté causando la desnutrición. Sin embargo, entre los síntomas generales se pueden mencionar fatiga, mareo y pérdida de peso.

Pruebas y exámenes:

Los exámenes dependen del trastorno específico y en la mayoría de las intervenciones se incluyen valoraciones nutricionales y análisis de sangre.

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Reviewed last on: 6/14/2011
A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine (4/30/2011).

Referencias

Grover Z, Ee LC. Protein energy malnutrition. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2009 Oct;56(5):1055-68.

Visvanathan R, Chapman IM. Undernutrition and anorexia in the older person. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2009 Sep;38(3):393-409.

Suskind DL. Nutritional deficiencies during normal growth. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2009 Oct;56(5):1035-53.

Kirby M, Danner E. Nutritional deficiencies in children on restricted diets. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2009 Oct;56(5):1085-103.

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