Malnutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of malnutrition?
A
Diet not containing the right amount of nutrition
2
Q
What is the epidemiology of malnutrition?
A
3 million malnourished people in the UK at any time
3
Q
What are the risk factors/aetiology for malnutrition?
A
- Giardia
- Cryptosporidium
- Coeliac disease
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Crohn’s disease
4
Q
What are the signs/symptoms of malnutrition?
A
- Diarrhoea
- Weight loss/gain
- Lethargy
- Low mood
- Steratorrhoea
- Bloating
- Anaemia
- Bleeding disorders
- Oedema
- Metabolic bone disease
- Neuropathy
5
Q
What investigations are carried out for suspected malnutrition?
A
- ↓ FBC or ↑MCV
- ↓ Ca
- ↓ Fe
- ↓ B12 and folate
- ↑ INR
- Stool sample – fat, microscopy, α1AT elastase
- Endoscopy and small bowel biopsy
6
Q
What are the surgical treatments for malnutrition?
A
- NG tube
* PEG tube
7
Q
What are the pharmacological treatments for malnutrition?
A
- Tetracycline – helps tropical malabsorption
- Folic acid – helps tropical malabsorption
- Supplements for deficiency
8
Q
What are the non pharmacological treatments for malnutrition?
A
• Balanced diet
