Malignant Malnutrition
Malignant malnutrition, also known as kwashiorkor, is a severe form of malnutrition related to a significant lack of protein in the diet. It affects mainly the child population in contexts of nutritional scarcity.
Characteristic signs: it is usually accompanied by swelling in different parts of the body, changes in the skin and hair, and a notable lack of energy.
Repercussions: when essential nutrients are lacking, the body's growth and its ability to function properly are affected.
Who treats it? The endocrinologist, together with the team that assesses nutritional and metabolic status, can provide guidance on this type of alteration. In the face of signs of significant malnutrition, especially in children, the priority is to seek medical care without delay.
Specialties that treat malignant malnutrition
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in malignant malnutrition
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Judith Ne'eman Márquez Reyes
Dr. Clicerio González Villalpando
Dr. Aquiles Rafael Ayala Ruiz
Dr. Aguirre Alfredo Ulloa
Dr. Raul De Luna Cruz
Dr. Ismael Antonio Quintal Medina
Dr. Héctor Augusto Mendoza Vázquez
Dr. Mariana Mercado Garcia
Dr. Nitzia López Juárez
Dr. Astrid Hernández Valdez
Dr. Ernesto Sosa Eroza
Dr. Jorge Antonio Jesus Carrillo
Dr. Luis Enrique Tinoco Montes
Dr. Claudia Ramirez Renteria
Dr. Cesar Chavarria Bonequi
Dr. Mitzi Zaira Fong Ponce
Dr. Teresa Araceli Tello Mendoza
Dr. Deyanira Ruiz Ochoa
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Frequently asked questions
What is malignant malnutrition?
Malignant malnutrition, also known as kwashiorkor, is a severe form of malnutrition related to a significant lack of protein in the diet. It affects mainly the child population in contexts of nutritional scarcity.
Which doctor treats malignant malnutrition?
Malignant Malnutrition is usually treated by specialists in endocrinologist, endocrinologist.