Familial Dysbetalipoproteinemia
Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia is an inherited disorder of fat metabolism in which the body has difficulty clearing certain particles that carry cholesterol and triglycerides, so they build up in the blood.
How it presents: It can go unnoticed for years; in some cases, deposits of fat appear under the skin or in the creases of the hands, and it is associated with a higher long-term cardiovascular risk.
When is a check-up advisable? When blood tests show elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, especially if there is a family history of lipid disorders.
Which specialist treats it? The endocrinologist is the professional who studies metabolic and lipid disorders. If your tests reveal values outside the usual range, discussing them with this specialist will give you a clearer idea of your situation.
Specialties that treat familial dysbetalipoproteinemia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in familial dysbetalipoproteinemia
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Judith Ne'eman Márquez Reyes
Dr. Clicerio González Villalpando
Dr. Aquiles Rafael Ayala Ruiz
Dr. Aguirre Alfredo Ulloa
Dr. Raul De Luna Cruz
Dr. Ismael Antonio Quintal Medina
Dr. Héctor Augusto Mendoza Vázquez
Dra. Mariana Mercado Garcia
Dra. Nitzia López Juárez
Dr. Astrid Hernández Valdez
Dr. Ernesto Sosa Eroza
Dr. Jorge Antonio Jesus Carrillo
Dr. Luis Enrique Tinoco Montes
Dra. Claudia Ramirez Renteria
Dr. Cesar Chavarria Bonequi
Dr. Mitzi Zaira Fong Ponce
Dra. Teresa Araceli Tello Mendoza
Dra. Deyanira Ruiz Ochoa
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Frequently asked questions
What is familial dysbetalipoproteinemia?
Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia is an inherited disorder of fat metabolism in which the body has difficulty clearing certain particles that carry cholesterol and triglycerides, so they build up in the blood.
Which doctor treats familial dysbetalipoproteinemia?
Familial Dysbetalipoproteinemia is usually treated by specialists in endocrinologist, endocrinologist.