Question: what are the long term effects of kwashiorkor?
Answer: loss of muscle mass.
an enlarged tummy ("pot belly")
regular infections, or more serious or long-lasting infections.
red, inflamed patches of skin that darken and peel or split open.
dry, brittle hair that falls out easily and may lose its colour.
failure to grow in height.
tiredness or irritability.
ridged or cracked nails.