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Malnutrition

Alternative Names

Nutrition - inadequate

Symptoms

Symptoms vary with the specific malnutrition-related disorder. However, some general symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, weight loss and decreased immune response.

Exams and Tests

Testing depends on the specific disorder. Most work-ups include nutritional assessments and blood work.

Review Date: 5/18/2007
Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Psychiatry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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