Protein energy malnutrition the plight of under 5 children & combating through homoeopathy

Abstract

Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) is a form of malnutrition due to in sufficient intake of food in both quantity and quality. The main goals for management are to minimize weight loss, to maintain body mass and to encourage material body repletion or growth. Homeopathic approach for the treatment of the various manifestation of PEM is through correcting the constitutional defect by prescribing constitutional remedies and miasmatic remedies. This protein energy malnutrition article reviews about classification, clinical features, general management, reportorial index and its homeopathic management.