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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Emaciation
			\| image = [[File:Starved_child.jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = A child suffering from emaciation
			\| synonyms = Wasting
			\| specialty = [[Internal medicine]], [[Pediatrics]]
			\| symptoms = Severe weight loss, muscle wasting, fatigue
			\| complications = [[Infection]], [[organ failure]]
			\| onset = Gradual
			\| duration = Variable, depending on cause
			\| causes = [[Malnutrition]], [[chronic disease]], [[eating disorders]]
			\| risks = [[Poverty]], [[famine]], [[chronic illness]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[body mass index]] (BMI) assessment
			\| differential = [[Cachexia]], [[anorexia nervosa]], [[marasmus]]
			\| prevention = Adequate nutrition, treatment of underlying conditions
			\| treatment = Nutritional support, treatment of underlying cause
			\| prognosis = Variable, depends on cause and treatment
			\| frequency = Common in areas with [[food insecurity]]
			}}
	== Emaciation ==		== Emaciation ==

	'''Emaciation''' is a condition characterized by extreme weight loss and thinness due to a loss of subcutaneous fat (the fatty, or adipose tissue beneath the skin) and muscle throughout the body. It is often the result of severe starvation and/or disease.		'''Emaciation''' is a condition characterized by extreme weight loss and thinness due to a loss of subcutaneous fat (the fatty, or adipose tissue beneath the skin) and muscle throughout the body. It is often the result of severe starvation and/or disease.
			[[File:Emaciation, disease, and famine, Korea, (s.d.) (Taylor nobookM).jpg\|left\|thumb\|500px\|Emaciation, disease, and famine, Korea,]]
	[[File:Emaciation, disease, and famine, Korea, (s.d.) (Taylor nobookM).jpg\|thumb\|500px\|Emaciation, disease, and famine, Korea,]]

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	Emaciation can be caused by a variety of factors, including:		Emaciation can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

	* [[Starvation]]: This is the most common cause of emaciation. It occurs when an individual does not consume enough food to meet their body's nutritional needs.		* [[Starvation]]: This is the most common cause of emaciation. It occurs when an individual does not consume enough food to meet their body's nutritional needs.
	* [[Disease]]: Certain diseases, such as cancer, tuberculosis, and AIDS, can cause emaciation. These diseases can lead to a loss of appetite, increased metabolic rate, or both.		* [[Disease]]: Certain diseases, such as cancer, tuberculosis, and AIDS, can cause emaciation. These diseases can lead to a loss of appetite, increased metabolic rate, or both.
	* [[Malabsorption]]: This occurs when the body is unable to absorb nutrients from food. It can be caused by conditions such as celiac disease and Crohn's disease.		* [[Malabsorption]]: This occurs when the body is unable to absorb nutrients from food. It can be caused by conditions such as celiac disease and Crohn's disease.
	* [[Eating disorders]]: Disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa can lead to emaciation due to self-imposed starvation and purging.		* [[Eating disorders]]: Disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa can lead to emaciation due to self-imposed starvation and purging.

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	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	The primary symptom of emaciation is extreme thinness. Other symptoms can include:		The primary symptom of emaciation is extreme thinness. Other symptoms can include:

	* [[Fatigue]]		* [[Fatigue]]
	* [[Weakness]]		* [[Weakness]]
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	* [[Brittle nails]]		* [[Brittle nails]]
	* [[Amenorrhea]] (absence of menstruation in women of reproductive age)		* [[Amenorrhea]] (absence of menstruation in women of reproductive age)

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	Treatment for emaciation typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This can include:		Treatment for emaciation typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This can include:

	* [[Nutritional therapy]]: This involves providing the individual with a balanced diet to help them gain weight and restore their health.		* [[Nutritional therapy]]: This involves providing the individual with a balanced diet to help them gain weight and restore their health.
	* [[Medication]]: If the emaciation is caused by a disease, medication may be used to treat the disease.		* [[Medication]]: If the emaciation is caused by a disease, medication may be used to treat the disease.
	* [[Psychotherapy]]: If the emaciation is caused by an eating disorder, psychotherapy can help the individual address their unhealthy eating behaviors.		* [[Psychotherapy]]: If the emaciation is caused by an eating disorder, psychotherapy can help the individual address their unhealthy eating behaviors.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Malnutrition]]		* [[Malnutrition]]
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	* [[Anorexia nervosa]]		* [[Anorexia nervosa]]
	* [[Bulimia nervosa]]		* [[Bulimia nervosa]]

	[[Category:Medical conditions]]		[[Category:Medical conditions]]
	[[Category:Nutrition]]		[[Category:Nutrition]]
	[[Category:Eating disorders]]		[[Category:Eating disorders]]

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== Emaciation ==

'''Emaciation''' is a condition characterized by extreme weight loss and thinness due to a loss of subcutaneous fat (the fatty, or adipose tissue beneath the skin) and muscle throughout the body. It is often the result of severe starvation and/or disease.

[[File:Emaciation, disease, and famine, Korea, (s.d.) (Taylor nobookM).jpg|thumb|500px|Emaciation, disease, and famine, Korea,]]

== Causes ==
Emaciation can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

* [[Starvation]]: This is the most common cause of emaciation. It occurs when an individual does not consume enough food to meet their body's nutritional needs.
* [[Disease]]: Certain diseases, such as cancer, tuberculosis, and AIDS, can cause emaciation. These diseases can lead to a loss of appetite, increased metabolic rate, or both.
* [[Malabsorption]]: This occurs when the body is unable to absorb nutrients from food. It can be caused by conditions such as celiac disease and Crohn's disease.
* [[Eating disorders]]: Disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa can lead to emaciation due to self-imposed starvation and purging.

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== Symptoms ==
The primary symptom of emaciation is extreme thinness. Other symptoms can include:

* [[Fatigue]]
* [[Weakness]]
* [[Dizziness]]
* [[Shortness of breath]]
* [[Hair loss]]
* [[Dry skin]]
* [[Brittle nails]]
* [[Amenorrhea]] (absence of menstruation in women of reproductive age)

== Treatment ==
Treatment for emaciation typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This can include:

* [[Nutritional therapy]]: This involves providing the individual with a balanced diet to help them gain weight and restore their health.
* [[Medication]]: If the emaciation is caused by a disease, medication may be used to treat the disease.
* [[Psychotherapy]]: If the emaciation is caused by an eating disorder, psychotherapy can help the individual address their unhealthy eating behaviors.

== See also ==
* [[Malnutrition]]
* [[Cachexia]]
* [[Anorexia nervosa]]
* [[Bulimia nervosa]]

[[Category:Medical conditions]]
[[Category:Nutrition]]
[[Category:Eating disorders]]

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Kondreddy Naveen at 20:57, 29 February 2024