Malnutrition
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Malnutrition is a state in which the body does not receive the nutrients it needs in sufficient quantity or variety, which affects its functioning and its ability to stay strong.
How it may manifest: weight loss, weakness, fatigue, reduced muscle mass, and greater vulnerability to illness.
Who is more vulnerable: older people are an especially sensitive group, since various factors can reduce their appetite or their ability to eat well.
Which specialist treats it? In older adults, the geriatrician assesses nutritional status within a comprehensive view of health. If an older person loses weight or shows weakness without a clear cause, discussing it with a professional helps to understand the situation and to follow up on it.
Data on 280 doctors who treat malnutrition
Which specialist treats malnutrition?
Malnutrition in older adults should be evaluated by a Geriatrician, who assesses nutritional status and age-related causes. See this specialist if you notice weight loss or weakness in an older person. You can book an appointment for a comprehensive evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in malnutrition
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Eduardo Nieto Vázquez
Dr. Andrea Isela Ambriz Reyes
Frequently asked questions
What is malnutrition?
Malnutrition is a state in which the body does not receive the nutrients it needs in sufficient quantity or variety, which affects its functioning and its ability to stay strong.
Which doctor treats malnutrition?
Malnutrition in older adults should be evaluated by a Geriatrician, who assesses nutritional status and age-related causes. See this specialist if you notice weight loss or weakness in an older person. You can book an appointment for a comprehensive evaluation.