Title: An Early Diagnosis of Kwashiorkor and Its Successful Treatment in Urban Ludhiana - A Case Report (Effective Dietary Counseling Saved Life)
Authors: Vijayalakshmi Eruva, Clarence James Samuel, Sneha Liz Jacob
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i4.204
Abstract
Protein energy malnutrition and Celiac disease presents during childhood as failure to thrive which are common in India. A 1year and 10months-old girl was admitted and managed in various hospitals as a case of protein–energy malnutrition. On evaluation, she had Celiac disease. Treatment of the condition in the form of gluten free diet resulted in good weight gain and normalization of milestones.
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