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.
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 27 doctors who treat malnutrition
Specialties that treat malnutrition
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in malnutrition
Dr. Erick Bautista
Dra. Catalina Tapia Jiménez
Dra. Jessica Naid Vidaña Rodríguez
Dra. Aura Anaid González Fausto
Dra. Laura Paulina Burgos Morelos
Dr. Josafat Francisco Martínez Magaña
Dra. Lidia Aurora Mondragón Posadas
Dr. Iñigo Ceñal Ruiz
Dra. Karla Lizette Galván Galván
Dr. Rubén Rivera Martínez
Dra. Cardena Ismael Cortes
Dr. Alberto León Alatorre
Dr. Adrián Pérez Toledo
Dr. Eduardo Sosa-Tinoco
Dr. José Pablo Terrazas Aguilar
Dr. Ricardo Rivera Pérez
Dr. Oscar Eduardo González Núñez
Dr. Carlos D'Hyver De Las Deses De Juillac And Wiechers
Dr. Javier De La Fuente Rocha
Dra. Renata Hernández Nava
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 is usually treated by specialists in geriatrician.