Malnutrition

Do any of these symptoms sound familiar?

  • My thoughts revolve around food.
  • I have no appetite.
  • I have difficulty chewing and swallowing.
  • I have lost weight and muscle tone.
  • I feel weak and am often ill.
  • I have more hair loss than usual.
  • I have brittle nails.

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Good to know

In cases of malnutrition or malnourishment, we can also prevent secondary illnesses. These include disorders of wound healing, restricted movement as a result of muscle wasting, hair loss, decreased productivity and cardiac arrhythmias.

We cover the following causes of undernutrition

  • Being underweight
  • Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  • Cancer
  • COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
  • Macronutrient deficiencies, e.g. protein
  • Micronutrient deficiencies, e.g. iron
  • Nutritional Risk Score >3
  • Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
  • Chewing and swallowing issues