Malnutrition Specialist
Malnutrition can affect anyone, regardless of age or background, and its impact on your health can be significant. Whether caused by underlying health conditions, dietary challenges, or other factors, our expert care helps you regain strength, energy, and overall well-being. Take the first step toward better health—schedule a consultation with us today.
Restoring Health Through Balanced Nutrition
Comprehensive Care for Malnutrition
At Dr. Kishwar Shareef MD, PC, we focus on identifying the root causes of malnutrition and creating personalized plans to restore your nutritional balance. Our holistic approach ensures that your body gets the nutrients it needs to thrive.
Kishwar Shareef MD, PC
Internist Located in Randolph, NJ
Fatigue, weight loss, and dizziness are just a few signs of malnutrition. As a board-certified doctor and metabolic specialist, Kishwar Shareef MD, PC, in Randolph, New Jersey, pinpoints the cause of malnutrition to restore much-needed nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to your body. Take a step for your lasting health today by calling or booking a consultation online.
Malnutrition Q&A ~
What are chronic diseases?
A healthy diet should provide your body with all the nutrients and energy you require. But when you don’t take in enough nutrients, such as fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, you can experience malnutrition.
You can consume more calories in a day than your body needs and still be malnourished. This typically occurs when you’re not eating enough nutritious foods such as:
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Whole Grains
- Lean Protein
- Beans
- Low-fat Dairy
- Nuts and Seeds
This form of malnutrition is more common in impoverished communities where children and adults lack access to a regular diet of nutritious, affordable food.
Is malnutrition harmful?
Malnutrition can result in vitamin, mineral, or protein deficiencies. Malnutrition in children, especially young children, may lead to developmental delays, stunted growth, and more illnesses due to poor immune function.
What causes malnutrition?
Malnutrition may be caused by a variety of factors that disrupt the body’s ability to absorb, process, or retain essential nutrients. These can include:
- A Lack Of Nutrients In Your Diet
- A Poorly Balanced Diet
- Eating Disorders
- Severe Infection
- Physical Trauma
- Medical Conditions, Such As Cancer
Older adults, especially those with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, may be more prone to malnutrition because they forget to eat.
How do I know if I’m malnourished?
Common signs of malnutrition include physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms that can significantly impact your overall well-being. These signs often include:
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Weight Loss
- Anemia
- Slow or Stunted Growth (in children)
- Dry, Scaly Skin
- Brittle, Thinning Hair
- Enlarged Thyroid Gland
A lack of certain nutrients or vitamins can produce additional symptoms. For example, a vitamin B12 deficiency may cause numbness, tingling, and burning in your hands and feet.
If you’re worried about malnutrition, see Dr. Shareef for an expert diagnosis.
How is malnutrition diagnosed?
Dr. Shareef takes a complete medical history and examines you. She typically recommends screening tests to evaluate your blood and organ functions. If she suspects nutritional deficiencies, she recommends tests to measure the presence of specific vitamins and minerals in your blood.
How is malnutrition treated?
Dr. Shareef recommends an optimal treatment plan for your form of malnutrition. Your plan typically includes regular monitoring, particularly if you suffer from a chronic malabsorption disorder or a condition that saps your body of necessary protein or nutrients.
She works with you to restore the nutrients and vitamins your body lacks. Her goal is to ensure that malnutrition isn’t a recurring problem for you.
To get the help you need today, call Kishwar Shareef MD, PC, or book a consultation online.
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