Maple Syrup Urine Disease
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Maple syrup urine disease is an inherited metabolic disorder in which the body does not properly process certain amino acids, causing them to build up and producing a characteristic sweet smell in the urine.
Signs in the baby:
- A peculiar urine odor, similar to maple syrup.
- Feeding difficulties, vomiting, or excessive sleepiness.
- Irritability or changes in muscle tone.
Why is early detection important? It is a condition present from birth, so identifying it early is essential for the child's care.
Who evaluates it? The pediatrician performs the initial evaluation and, when it is suspected, refers to specialists in metabolic diseases. If a newborn shows these signs, it is essential to seek medical attention immediately.
Data on 17 doctors who treat maple syrup urine disease
Which specialist treats maple syrup urine disease?
Maple Syrup Urine Disease is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, pediatric surgeon, infectious disease specialist, general practitioner, pediatric nephrologist, pediatric urologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in maple syrup urine disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Frequently asked questions
What is maple syrup urine disease?
Maple syrup urine disease is an inherited metabolic disorder in which the body does not properly process certain amino acids, causing them to build up and producing a characteristic sweet smell in the urine.
Which doctor treats maple syrup urine disease?
Maple Syrup Urine Disease is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, pediatric surgeon, infectious disease specialist, general practitioner, pediatric nephrologist, pediatric urologist.