Hepatolenticular Degeneration
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Hepatolenticular degeneration is an inherited disorder in which the body does not properly eliminate copper, so this mineral builds up mainly in the liver and the nervous system.
Common symptoms: Problems such as fatigue, yellowing of the eyes or skin, tremors, difficulty speaking, or changes in mood and coordination may appear.
Common causes: It results from a genetic alteration that affects the way the body transports and excretes copper, which promotes its deposit in various organs.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the doctor who usually guides the study of the liver in this condition and coordinates its follow-up. If you notice persistent symptoms in digestion, the skin, or movement, it is most prudent to have it checked in time by a trusted professional.
Data on 11 doctors who treat hepatolenticular degeneration
Which specialist treats hepatolenticular degeneration?
Hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson's disease) should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in liver disease. You can book with this specialist if you have jaundice, tremors, or neurological changes along with liver problems. Prompt diagnosis and follow-up are essential.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hepatolenticular degeneration
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Dr. Jetzabel Ortiz
Frequently asked questions
What is hepatolenticular degeneration?
Hepatolenticular degeneration is an inherited disorder in which the body does not properly eliminate copper, so this mineral builds up mainly in the liver and the nervous system.
Which doctor treats hepatolenticular degeneration?
Hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson's disease) should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in liver disease. You can book with this specialist if you have jaundice, tremors, or neurological changes along with liver problems. Prompt diagnosis and follow-up are essential.