Cryoglobulinemia
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Cryoglobulinemia is a disorder in which certain abnormal proteins present in the blood become solid or form aggregates when exposed to cold temperatures, which can affect circulation in different parts of the body. It is usually associated with other underlying conditions.
Possible manifestations: skin lesions, joint pain, a sensation of numbness, and discomfort that intensifies with the cold.
When to seek care? Skin lesions that appear with the cold or persistent joint pain deserve an evaluation.
Which specialists treat it? The rheumatologist and the internist address this type of bodily alteration, while the endocrinologist or the vascular surgeon may join in depending on the repercussions. In the face of symptoms related to cold exposure, it is advisable to seek guidance from one of these professionals.
Data on 75 doctors who treat cryoglobulinemia
Which specialist treats cryoglobulinemia?
Cryoglobulinemia is a condition in which abnormal proteins in the blood solidify with cold, affecting small blood vessels. An internal medicine physician and a rheumatologist are the specialists who evaluate and treat this condition. If you have joint pain, skin rashes, or numbness in your hands and feet with cold exposure, see one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cryoglobulinemia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Michel Villatoro Villar
Frequently asked questions
What is cryoglobulinemia?
Cryoglobulinemia is a disorder in which certain abnormal proteins present in the blood become solid or form aggregates when exposed to cold temperatures, which can affect circulation in different parts of the body. It is usually associated with other underlying conditions.
Which doctor treats cryoglobulinemia?
Cryoglobulinemia is a condition in which abnormal proteins in the blood solidify with cold, affecting small blood vessels. An internal medicine physician and a rheumatologist are the specialists who evaluate and treat this condition. If you have joint pain, skin rashes, or numbness in your hands and feet with cold exposure, see one of these specialists.