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.
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.
Specialties that treat galactokinase deficiency
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in galactokinase deficiency
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Carlos Takumi Namba Bando
Dr. Rodrigo Luna Muñoz
Dr. Jesús Soto Landeros
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Ana Maria Ruiz Perez
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dra. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
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 is usually treated by specialists in ophthalmologist, pediatrician.