Hospital Malnutrition
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Hospital malnutrition is the decline in nutritional status that can occur in patients during a hospital stay, due to the underlying illness, lack of appetite, prolonged fasting, or insufficient nutrient intake. It is more common than people think and can affect recovery.
Possible consequences: loss of weight and muscle mass, weakness, slower wound healing, and greater vulnerability to complications.
When is it important to address it? When a patient eats little for several days, loses weight noticeably, or has an illness that increases their nutritional needs.
Which specialist is involved? The nutritionist, especially the clinical nutritionist, evaluates the nutritional status and designs an eating plan suited to each situation. Detecting this problem in time and relying on these professionals contributes significantly to a better recovery.
Data on 146 doctors who treat hospital malnutrition
Which specialist treats hospital malnutrition?
Hospital-related malnutrition is evaluated by a clinical nutritionist, who designs an appropriate nutrition plan to support the patient's recovery. You can book an appointment with a nutritionist for this follow-up.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hospital malnutrition
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Dr. Miriam Nava Castillo
Dr. Daniel Ivan Aquino
Dr. Osiris Ángeles
Dr. Alejandra Palomera Sánchez
Dr. Paulina Magaña
Dr. Linda Milenka Morales Rojas
Dr. Naomi Bouchain Barajas
Frequently asked questions
What is hospital malnutrition?
Hospital malnutrition is the decline in nutritional status that can occur in patients during a hospital stay, due to the underlying illness, lack of appetite, prolonged fasting, or insufficient nutrient intake. It is more common than people think and can affect recovery.
Which doctor treats hospital malnutrition?
Hospital-related malnutrition is evaluated by a clinical nutritionist, who designs an appropriate nutrition plan to support the patient's recovery. You can book an appointment with a nutritionist for this follow-up.