The Clinical Nutrition Department offers help to people dealing with nutrition issues caused by diseases. A team made up of dietitians, nutrition technicians, nurses, and doctors focuses on giving complete care to meet unique nutrition needs.

A registered dietitian focuses on medical nutrition therapy using a science-based approach. They look at your condition, health status, injury, or goals to create a plan that boosts your health and recovery. Keep in mind not all "nutritionists" are trained. Always check their qualifications and background.

Many people turn to a registered dietitian (RD) to get advice on various matters. Some aim to improve their overall health and figure out how to eat better to lower the chances of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or cancer. Others focus on learning about sports nutrition, keeping their weight in check, or staying healthy as they grow older. An RD can create a diet plan that matches your personal goals and needs.

Dr. Leena Saju leads our skilled group of dietitians who collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare experts. They aim to give patients, both admitted and visiting, nutrition advice based on solid evidence. The dietetic team brings knowledge in areas like nutrition support critical care, heart health, kidney conditions, neurological disorders, digestive issues, cancer treatment, and weight management, including bariatric surgery.

Treatment Options

We offer clinical nutrition services such as:

• Fatty liver conditions like NASH or MASLD linked to liver disease
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Issues with food, such as allergies, intolerance, or sensitivity
• Celiac disease connected to gluten intolerance
• A low FODMAP diet advised for IBS
• Digestive system problems: Gastritis | Acid reflux, also known as GERD | Inflammation from ulcerative colitis | Crohn’s disease | Pancreatitis | Gallstones in the gallbladder | Diverticulitis | Persistent constipation
• Diabetes types: Type 2 diabetes | Type 1 diabetes | Diabetes during pregnancy called gestational diabetes
• Excessive body weight or obesity
• Nutrition tailored for bariatric procedures
• Being underweight
• High-protein meal plans
• High blood pressure or hypertension
• High cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)
• Heart-related conditions
• Heart failure care
• Recovery after heart procedures
• Nutrition before and after organ transplants
• Nutritional care during recovery from burns and injuries
• Kidney health concerns: Protein loss in urine (Nephrotic syndrome) | Managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | Nutrition while on dialysis | Kidney stone management
• High uric acid or gout (Hyperuricemia)
• Cancer-related nutrition (Onco-nutrition)
• Managing nutrition with Tuberculosis (TB)
• HIV-related dietary planning
• Tube feeding methods (Enteral nutrition)
• Adjusted diets to handle swallowing trouble
• Stroke-specific meal plans
• Surgical recovery meal plans
• Nutrition tips for people with reduced mobility
• Muscle loss and weakness (Sarcopenia and frailty)
• Transition diets for getting off special feeding methods
• Nutrition for children and teenagers
• Nutrition to prepare for pregnancy, during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding
• Nutrition for the elderly

Specialty Clinics

Here is a list of the speciality clinics offered by KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum:

• Liver Clinic: Specialists provide care to treat liver illnesses using evaluations, detailed tests, and plans to manage them over the long term.
• Keto Diet Clinic for Epilepsy: This clinic focuses on ketogenic diets to treat cases of epilepsy that do not respond to drugs.
• Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) Clinic: Experts here diagnose and give dietary guidance to help children with uncommon metabolic issues.
• Weight Management Clinic: Nutrition and fitness professionals create individual plans to help people lose weight and adjust their habits.
• Metabolic Clinic: Teams address conditions like diabetes, thyroid problems, and obesity with a combined medical approach.
• Heart Failure Clinic: Patients with heart failure get specialised care designed to improve their heart health.
• Home Care Nutrition: A dietitian-run service that provides tailored nutrition plans to help patients while they stay at home.

State-of-the-art Facilities

The department offers several facilities:

• Body Fat Analysis: Learn about your body’s composition to create smarter nutrition and fitness strategies.
• Weight Management: Get help to reach and keep the right weight through one-on-one support and advice.
• Bariatric Nutrition: Receive professional dietary tips to prepare for and recover after bariatric surgery.
• Transplant Nutrition (Liver, Kidney BMT): Benefit from specific nutrition plans to recover and stay healthy after a transplant.
• Keto Diet to Manage Epilepsy: Control epilepsy using a ketogenic diet monitored by medical experts.
• Diet Changes to Address Inborn Metabolic Disorders: Use personalised diet plans to manage uncommon metabolic health issues.
• Critical Care Nutrition: Use tailored nutritional therapy to help your body recover during severe illnesses.
• Pediatric Nutrition: Help your child grow strong and healthy with professional diet guidance and care.
• Fitness-focused Nutrition: Boost your recovery and performance by aligning nutrition with your fitness objectives.