Protein Malnutrition
Protein malnutrition is a type of malnutrition that occurs when the body does not receive enough protein, a nutrient essential for growth, tissue repair and the functioning of the body. It can especially affect children in stages of growth.
How it can present: swelling, muscle weakness, fatigue, changes in the skin and hair, and a greater tendency to get sick.
Common causes: insufficient or unbalanced diet, certain diseases that increase the body's needs or hinder the absorption of nutrients.
Who evaluates it? the endocrinologist, together with other health professionals, can assess nutritional and metabolic status. When there are signs of weight loss, weakness or changes in eating, the most prudent thing is to seek a timely professional evaluation.
Specialties that treat protein malnutrition
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in protein 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 protein malnutrition?
Protein malnutrition is a type of malnutrition that occurs when the body does not receive enough protein, a nutrient essential for growth, tissue repair and the functioning of the body. It can especially affect children in stages of growth.
Which doctor treats protein malnutrition?
Protein Malnutrition is usually treated by specialists in endocrinologist, endocrinologist.