Understanding the Link: What Deficiency Causes a Swollen Stomach?
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition remains a global health crisis, with severe protein deficiency, known as kwashiorkor, being a primary cause of a swollen stomach. This distended abdomen, caused by fluid retention, is a telltale sign that the body is in critical need of specific nutrients to regulate its fluid balance.
