Motor Neuron Disease
Motor neuron disease includes a group of disorders in which the neurons responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement progressively break down. As these nerve cells stop working, the muscles that depend on them weaken.
Common symptoms: Weakness and loss of muscle mass, involuntary contractions, stiffness, and over time difficulty speaking, swallowing, or breathing.
When to see a doctor? An evaluation is advisable with muscle weakness that progresses, persistent cramps, or changes in speech and swallowing with no apparent cause.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist leads the workup in adults and the pediatric neurologist when it appears in childhood, with support from the internist for general care. Given the complexity of these conditions, professional guidance is essential for proper support.
Specialties that treat motor neuron disease
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in motor neuron disease
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Pedro Castorena Garcia
Dra. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dr. Diego Armando Luna Lerma
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Lauro Quintanilla González
Dr. Juan Carlos Anda Garay
Dra. Iracema Santizo Nanduca
Dr. Jonathan Colin
Dr. Gabriel Augusto Fuentes Esparza
Dr. Carlos Eduardo Martínez Cortés
Frequently asked questions
What is motor neuron disease?
Motor neuron disease includes a group of disorders in which the neurons responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement progressively break down. As these nerve cells stop working, the muscles that depend on them weaken.
Which doctor treats motor neuron disease?
Motor Neuron Disease is usually treated by specialists in internist, neurologist, pediatric neurologist.