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1. What are the homecare measures for managing emaciation?
Homecare measures for managing emaciation begin with spoonful of water and salted broth. Then tea and fruit juices are given followed by a full liquid diet with milk and cream-based soups. When the patient is ready to take solid food, eight small meals per day at two-hour intervals is given.
2. What are the common treatments for emaciation?
Common treatments for emaciation begin by identifying the underlying cause. Weight is regained and tissues are restored. Treatment initially starts with spoonful of water and salted broth. Then tea and fruit juices are given followed by a full liquid diet with milk and cream-based soups. When the patient is ready to take solid food, eight small meals per day at two-hour intervals is provided.
3. Does Ayurveda provide treatment for emaciation?
Ayurveda mainly focusses on prevention of emaciation rather than its treatment. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of infants life which should start within one hour of delivery to prevent malnutrition in infancy, nutrition education, environmental sanitation, social and economic development of the society are essential steps to prevent emaciation.
4. Can emaciation be life-threatening if not treated?
Yes, emaciation can be life-threatening if not treated. It leads to multiple organ failure and eventually, death.
5. Is marasmus same as emaciation?
Generally, marasmus occurs when the requirements of the body are not fulfilled as the intake of energy is very less, then the body starts drawing on its stores resulting in emaciation.
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