celiac disease Pregnancy can also cause an iron deficiency if the body diverts iron to the fetus. Researchers have found associations between bariatric surgery, which reduces the size of the stomach to achieve weight loss, and nutritional deficiency. read more
Deficient malnutrition diseases: Hypokalemia with symptoms like elevated blood pressure is caused when there is malnutrition of this mineral. Excess nutrition disorders: Hyperkalemia with symptoms like palpitation and muscle weakness is encountered in excess nutrition of potassium. read more
Malnutrition results from a poor diet or inability to absorb nutrients. The WHO say it is the gravest single threat to global public health. It can also result from environmental and medical conditions, such as mental health problems, and alcoholism. read more