Complications
Short term:
- weight loss, of both muscle protein and subcutaneous fat
- hypoproteinaemia and oedema
- delayed wound healing
- impaired immune function
- reduced mobilisation
- reduced response to therapy
- apathy and fatigue
- increased susceptibility to infection and pressure sores
Long term:
- increased morbidity
- prolonged hospitalisation
- prolonged convalescence
- increased mortality
Reference:
- Saunders J, Smith T. Malnutrition: causes and consequences. Clin Med (Lond). 2010 Dec;10(6):624-7.
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