Galactokinase Deficiency
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Galactokinase deficiency is a hereditary metabolic disorder in which the body does not properly process galactose, a sugar found in milk, due to the lack of an enzyme responsible for transforming it.
Characteristic manifestation: One of its best-known signs is the formation of a clouding in the lens of the eye (cataract), which can be noticed from an early age.
Why detecting it matters: Identifying the disorder in time allows guidance of the follow-up and the dietary measures indicated by the professional.
Who treats it? The pediatrician follows the child's development and general evaluation, while the ophthalmologist examines the eye involvement. If clouding of the eye is detected in a child or a metabolic problem is suspected, seeking evaluation from these specialists is recommended.
Data on 24 doctors who treat galactokinase deficiency
Which specialist treats galactokinase deficiency?
Galactokinase deficiency should be evaluated by a Pediatrician, who follows up on this inherited metabolic disease from early on. See this specialist if your child has cataracts or a developmental delay. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in galactokinase deficiency
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Iván Barrera Martínez
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Dr. Leslie Ramirez Angoa
Frequently asked questions
What is galactokinase deficiency?
Galactokinase deficiency is a hereditary metabolic disorder in which the body does not properly process galactose, a sugar found in milk, due to the lack of an enzyme responsible for transforming it.
Which doctor treats galactokinase deficiency?
Galactokinase deficiency should be evaluated by a Pediatrician, who follows up on this inherited metabolic disease from early on. See this specialist if your child has cataracts or a developmental delay. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.