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Study Of Undernourishment In Children With Cerebral Palsy In Dr.D.Y.Patil Medical College,Pune

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Dr.Dhivakar K.T, Dr.Harshitha Avileli, Dr. Shalaka Agarkhedkar, Dr.Sharad Agarkhedkar
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.si6.612

Abstract

Neuro Developmental Delay (NDD) is a complicated condition as the condition keeps on changing with respect to the following characteristics like age of the patients, his/her gender, their socioeconomic status, cultural background, the geographical area that they live in and the person’s health condition. The main objective of this study is to assess the nutritional status of children with Cerebral Palsy. Material methods: A cross sectional study done at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune among the children admitted in the paediatric ward between the age group of 6-24 months with a sample size of 34. Results: Of 34 children with Cerebral Palsy, HIE was diagnosed in 61.8% (n=21), NHBI was found in 20.6%(n=7). Kernicterus in 17.6%(n=6) Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: 1.Small for Gestational Age babies, 2.Inborn errors of metabolism, 3.Those with immunocompromised status 4.Those with bulbar/pseudobulbar palsy, 5.Those with associated defects (CHD, NTD) . Conclusion: Malnutrition has an adverse effect on the patient’s physical and mental health. Children suffering from NDD have different energy requirements which need to be met with. MUAC findings corelate with wasting and should also be used as a tool to identify and monitor children with severe malnutrition.

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