Krabbe Disease
Krabbe disease is a rare inherited disorder that affects the nervous system, in which the substance that coats and protects the nerve fibers is altered. It is one of the metabolic diseases of genetic origin.
How it presents: depending on the form and age of onset, it can include irritability, muscle stiffness, feeding difficulties, delay or loss of acquired skills, and developmental changes, especially in the first months of life.
Origin: it is passed from parents to children through a genetic change that affects the processing of certain substances in the nerve cells.
Who treats it? The geneticist is the right professional to provide guidance on testing and family counseling. When there is suspicion or a family history, seeking specialized evaluation helps in understanding the diagnosis and follow-up options.
Data on 22 doctors who treat krabbe disease
Specialties that treat krabbe disease
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Doctors specialized in krabbe disease
Dr. Moisés Ó. Fiesco Roa
Dra. Maria De Lourdes González Del Rincón
Dr. Jorge Ramírez Zenteno
Dra. Margarita Moreno Gardea
Dr. Vianney Cortés González
Dr. Ronny Kershenovich Sefchovich
Dra. Rosa Angelica Rosales de Avila
Dr. Alejandro Gaviño Vergara
Dr. Federico Osorio Antonio
Dr. Leonardo Javier Mejía Marín
Dra. Etzalli Pamela Linares Chávez
Dr. Pedro Luis Hernández Lima
Dra. María Dolores Hernández Almaguer
Dr. Mauricio René Murillo Vilches
Dr. J Rubén Ortiz Saldaña
Dr. Luis Leonardo Flores Lagunes
Dr. Ricardo Juan Garcia Cavazos
Dra. Alejandra Nava Tapia
Dr. Miguel Rodriguez Morales
Dr. Edgar Fabricio Ricárdez Marcial
Frequently asked questions
What is krabbe disease?
Krabbe disease is a rare inherited disorder that affects the nervous system, in which the substance that coats and protects the nerve fibers is altered. It is one of the metabolic diseases of genetic origin.
Which doctor treats krabbe disease?
Krabbe Disease is usually treated by specialists in geneticist.