Muscle Glycogen Phosphorylase Deficiency
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Muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency, known as McArdle disease, is a rare inherited metabolic disorder in which the muscle cannot properly use its glycogen reserves as a source of energy during exertion.
Common symptoms: they usually appear during exercise and include early muscle fatigue, pain, cramps, and, at times, exercise intolerance that improves after a brief rest.
Origin: it is due to a genetic alteration that affects an enzyme needed to release energy within the muscle fiber.
Recommended specialist: its evaluation may involve the orthopedist because of the musculoskeletal complaints and the pediatrician when the manifestations begin in childhood, within an approach that usually requires several professionals. If you notice that exercise repeatedly causes you disproportionate muscle pain or exhaustion, the prudent thing is to seek a professional evaluation.
Data on 18 doctors who treat muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency
Which specialist treats muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency?
Muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency is usually diagnosed and followed by a pediatrician, since it shows up in childhood. You can book with this specialist if your child has muscle weakness or excessive fatigue with exercise. The pediatrician will guide you on next steps.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
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. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Luis Daniel Ramos Montes
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Mario Becerra Fernández
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Frequently asked questions
What is muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency?
Muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency, known as McArdle disease, is a rare inherited metabolic disorder in which the muscle cannot properly use its glycogen reserves as a source of energy during exertion.
Which doctor treats muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency?
Muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency is usually diagnosed and followed by a pediatrician, since it shows up in childhood. You can book with this specialist if your child has muscle weakness or excessive fatigue with exercise. The pediatrician will guide you on next steps.