Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Hereditary elliptocytosis is an inherited condition in which the red blood cells have an elongated shape instead of a round one; many people carry it without symptoms, although it is sometimes accompanied by anemia.
Specialized care: The hematologist is the professional who analyzes the shape and behavior of the red blood cells, while the pediatrician guides cases detected in children.
Possible manifestations:
- Fatigue or weakness
- Paleness
- At times, a yellowish tone in the skin or eyes
When to seek care? If signs of anemia arise or an abnormality is found in a blood test, it is a good idea to have an evaluation to understand its extent.
Specialties that treat hereditary elliptocytosis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hereditary elliptocytosis
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. 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. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Frequently asked questions
What is hereditary elliptocytosis?
Hereditary elliptocytosis is an inherited condition in which the red blood cells have an elongated shape instead of a round one; many people carry it without symptoms, although it is sometimes accompanied by anemia.
Which doctor treats hereditary elliptocytosis?
Hereditary Elliptocytosis is usually treated by specialists in hematologist, pediatrician.