Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a state in which the body does not receive or does not make use of the nutrients needed to maintain adequate function, growth, and energy.
Common symptoms: Weight loss, weakness, fatigue, fragile skin and hair, reduced ability to concentrate, and, in children, delayed growth.
Common causes: Insufficient or unbalanced diet, diseases that hinder nutrient absorption, and conditions that increase the body's requirements.
Which specialist treats it? The nutritionist provides guidance on diet, while the pediatrician or internist addresses the underlying causes depending on age and context. If you notice signs of low weight or wasting in yourself or a family member, the advisable thing is to have a professional assess the situation.
Data on 1,642 doctors who treat malnutrition
Specialties that treat malnutrition
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Doctors specialized in malnutrition
Dr. Erick Bautista
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Francisco Jaramillo Wong
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Judith Ne'eman Márquez Reyes
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Clicerio González Villalpando
Frequently asked questions
What is malnutrition?
Malnutrition is a state in which the body does not receive or does not make use of the nutrients needed to maintain adequate function, growth, and energy.
Which doctor treats malnutrition?
Malnutrition is usually treated by specialists in allergist, anesthesiologist, angiologist, cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, hand surgeon, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, general surgeon, plastic surgeon, diabetologist, endocrinologist, pediatric endocrinologist, nurse, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, geneticist, geriatrician, hematologist, homeopath, infectious disease specialist.