Muscle Phosphoglycerate Mutase Deficiency
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PGYM deficiency, or phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, is a very rare inherited metabolic disorder in which the muscle does not properly process its energy reserves, making it difficult to sustain intense physical exertion.
Common symptoms: muscle pain and cramps with exercise, early fatigue and, at times, discomfort that appears mainly during vigorous activity.
Common causes: it is caused by a genetic alteration that affects a muscle enzyme responsible for energy production and is present from birth.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician can guide the initial workup and coordinate with specialists in neuromuscular and metabolic diseases. When exercise consistently triggers muscle cramps and pain, the recommended step is to seek a specialized evaluation.
Data on 13 doctors who treat muscle phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency
Which specialist treats muscle phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency?
Muscle Phosphoglycerate Mutase Deficiency is usually treated by specialists in orthopedist, pediatrician, neurologist, pediatric orthopedist, orthopedic trauma surgeon, pediatric urologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in muscle phosphoglycerate mutase 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. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
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
Frequently asked questions
What is muscle phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency?
PGYM deficiency, or phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, is a very rare inherited metabolic disorder in which the muscle does not properly process its energy reserves, making it difficult to sustain intense physical exertion.
Which doctor treats muscle phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency?
Muscle Phosphoglycerate Mutase Deficiency is usually treated by specialists in orthopedist, pediatrician, neurologist, pediatric orthopedist, orthopedic trauma surgeon, pediatric urologist.