Symptoms
Muscle wasting, fatigue, slow wound healing, hair thinning, swelling in severe cases.
Cause
Inadequate dietary protein intake, often from restrictive diets, poor appetite, or increased protein needs (illness, intense training).
Prevention
Include adequate protein in daily meals, especially for growing children, athletes, and older adults.
Treatment
Increasing dietary protein (dals, eggs, dairy, meat, or supplements), and addressing any underlying cause.
See a doctor if
Unexplained muscle loss, persistent fatigue, or swelling — needs evaluation to rule out other causes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Protein Deficiency?
Muscle wasting, fatigue, slow wound healing, hair thinning, swelling in severe cases.
What causes Protein Deficiency?
Inadequate dietary protein intake, often from restrictive diets, poor appetite, or increased protein needs (illness, intense training).
How can Protein Deficiency be prevented?
Include adequate protein in daily meals, especially for growing children, athletes, and older adults.
What is the treatment for Protein Deficiency?
Increasing dietary protein (dals, eggs, dairy, meat, or supplements), and addressing any underlying cause.
When should I see a doctor for Protein Deficiency?
Unexplained muscle loss, persistent fatigue, or swelling — needs evaluation to rule out other causes.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10