Krabbe Disease
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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 86 doctors who treat krabbe disease
Which specialist treats krabbe disease?
Krabbe disease should be evaluated by a geneticist, since it is a hereditary condition that requires specialized testing for diagnosis. You can book an appointment with a geneticist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in krabbe disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
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. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Yessica López Flores
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Dr. Jetzabel Ortiz
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 should be evaluated by a geneticist, since it is a hereditary condition that requires specialized testing for diagnosis. You can book an appointment with a geneticist near you.