Motor Neuron Disease
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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.
Data on 32 doctors who treat motor neuron disease
Which specialist treats motor neuron disease?
Motor neuron disease should be evaluated by a neurologist, a nervous system specialist who identifies this condition and monitors its progression. You can book an appointment with a neurologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in motor neuron 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. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
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 should be evaluated by a neurologist, a nervous system specialist who identifies this condition and monitors its progression. You can book an appointment with a neurologist near you.