Galactosemia
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Galactosemia is a rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly process galactose, a sugar found in milk. As a result, this substance builds up and can damage various organs if it is not detected in time.
Signs in the infant: It is usually noticed in the first weeks of life with difficulty feeding, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), and poor weight gain.
How is it identified? In Mexico, newborn screening helps raise suspicion early, which allows for timely action.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician and the geneticist are key in the diagnosis and follow-up, with support from the pediatric gastroenterologist and the internist depending on how it progresses. If a newborn shows these signs, a prompt specialized evaluation makes the difference; do not hesitate to seek it.
Data on 114 doctors who treat galactosemia
Which specialist treats galactosemia?
Galactosemia is an inherited condition usually diagnosed in infancy, so a pediatrician is often the first point of contact. A geneticist helps confirm the diagnosis and guide the family, while a pediatric gastroenterologist can support digestive and nutritional management. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in galactosemia
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. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is galactosemia?
Galactosemia is a rare genetic disease in which the body cannot properly process galactose, a sugar found in milk. As a result, this substance builds up and can damage various organs if it is not detected in time.
Which doctor treats galactosemia?
Galactosemia is an inherited condition usually diagnosed in infancy, so a pediatrician is often the first point of contact. A geneticist helps confirm the diagnosis and guide the family, while a pediatric gastroenterologist can support digestive and nutritional management. Find these specialists.