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 268 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
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.